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Saturday, 25 June 2011

Pose of the week


















Supta Padangusthasana (Reclining Big Toe Pose)

Benefits

  • Stretches hips, thighs, hamstrings, groins, and calves
  • Strengthens the knees
  • Stimulates the prostate gland
  • Improves digestion
  • Relieves backache, sciatica, and menstrual discomfort
  • Therapeutic for high blood pressure and flat feet.

Beginner's Tip

If you are especially stiff, do this pose with the bottom-leg heel pressed against a wall or knee bent and sole of the foot on the floor. It's also useful to position a block just outside the raised-leg hip. Then when you swing the leg to the side, rest it on the block. The support under the thigh will help you soften the inner groin.

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