Supta Virasana

A supine variation of Hero Pose where the back reclines onto the floor or a bolster, deeply stretching the quadriceps.

Alignment Cues

• 1.Start in Virasana
• 2.Lean back onto the hands, then elbows, then fully recline
• 3.Use a bolster behind the back if needed
• 4.Keep the knees together and close to the floor
• 5.Reach the arms overhead or rest them by the sides

Benefits

• +Stretches the quadriceps, abdomen, and hip flexors
• +Strengthens the arches of the feet
• +Aids digestion
• +Relieves tired legs