4. Reclining Bound Angle (Supta Baddha Konasana)

Written By Ali Moshiri

This pose eases tension in your hips and groin area. Be cautious if you have knee, hip or groin injuries.

  • Lie down on the mat.

  • Bend your knees, and place your feet on the floor, close to your tailbone.

  • Bring the soles of your feet together and allow your knees to relax away from each other, while placing blocks or firm cushions underneath your knees on each side to support your hips.

  • If you have tight hips, you can adjust your feet so that they are further away from your tailbone or add more blocks or cushions under your knees for additional height.

  • Relax your arms on the floor about 45 degrees away from your torso, palms facing the ceiling.

  • Do not press down on knees to create additional tension. Gravity is already doing the work.

  • You should feel a gentle stretch in

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