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'''Supta Konasana''' is an Asana. It is translated as '''''Reclined Angle Pose''''' from '''Sanskrit'''. | '''Supta Konasana''' is an Asana. It is translated as '''''Reclined Angle Pose''''' from '''Sanskrit'''. | ||
The name of this pose comes from "supta" meaning "reclined", "kona" meaning "angle", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". | The name of this pose comes from "supta" meaning "reclined", "kona" meaning "angle", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". | ||
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#Opens up the inner thigh muscles. | #Opens up the inner thigh muscles. | ||
#Stretches the back of the neck and upper back. | #Stretches the back of the neck and upper back. | ||
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== Cautions == | == Cautions == | ||
Revision as of 17:36, 14 December 2016
Supta Konasana is an Asana. It is translated as Reclined Angle Pose from Sanskrit.
The name of this pose comes from "supta" meaning "reclined", "kona" meaning "angle", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat".
Benefits
- It promotes blood flow to the internal organs.
- Opens up the inner thigh muscles.
- Stretches the back of the neck and upper back.
Cautions
Be careful while doing this pose if you have high blood pressure, neck or spinal injuries, as well as hip or hamstring injuries.
