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| − | Supta Padangustasana I is an Asana. It is translated as Reclined (Hand to) Big Toe Pose I from Sanskrit. | + | '''Supta Padangustasana I''' <ref name="Supta Padangustasana"/> is an Asana. It is translated as Reclined (Hand to) Big Toe Pose I from Sanskrit. |
The name of this pose comes from "supta" meaning "reclined", "pada" meaning "leg" or "foot", "angusta" meaning "big toe", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". | The name of this pose comes from "supta" meaning "reclined", "pada" meaning "leg" or "foot", "angusta" meaning "big toe", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". | ||
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Practice this pose with caution if you have: hamstring injuries, headache, high blood pressure. | Practice this pose with caution if you have: hamstring injuries, headache, high blood pressure. | ||
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| + | <ref name="Supta Padangustasana">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handstand "wikipedia"]</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 16:40, 7 January 2017
Supta Padangustasana I [1] is an Asana. It is translated as Reclined (Hand to) Big Toe Pose I from Sanskrit.
The name of this pose comes from "supta" meaning "reclined", "pada" meaning "leg" or "foot", "angusta" meaning "big toe", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat".
Benefits
- Stretches the calves
- Samstrings
- Hips
- Stimulates the internal organs by increasing the blood flow to the torso.
- It also helps relieve menstrual discomfort, sciatica, and backache.
Cautions
Practice this pose with caution if you have: hamstring injuries, headache, high blood pressure.
