Supta Virasana
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Supta Virasana or Reclined Hero Pose is a Yoga
asana
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where the upper body reclines backwards, so that the back rests on the floor. The arms rest on the floor to either side of the trunk, with the palms facing up.
of the leg and the deep psoas
muscles that connect the legs to the trunk.
with excessive bleeding it may be contraindicated to practice Supta Virasana.
Yoga
Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline, originating in ancient India. The goal of yoga, or of the person practicing yoga, is the attainment of a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility while meditating on Supersoul...
asana
Asana
Asana is a body position, typically associated with the practice of Yoga, originally identified as a mastery of sitting still, with the spine as a conduit of biodynamic union...
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Etymology
The name comes from the Sanskrit words supta (सुप्त) meaning "reclined", and asana (आसन; āsana) meaning "posture" or "seat".Description
Supta Virasana is a reclined version of virasanaVīrāsana
-Etymology:The name comes from the Sanskrit words vira meaning "man" or "hero" or "chief", and asana meaning "posture" or "seat".-Description:...
where the upper body reclines backwards, so that the back rests on the floor. The arms rest on the floor to either side of the trunk, with the palms facing up.
Anatomical focus
Lengthens the extensor musclesExtension (kinesiology)
In kinesiology, extension is a movement of a joint that results in increased angle between two bones or body surfaces at a joint. Extension usually results in straightening of the bones or body surfaces involved. For example, extension is produced by extending the flexed elbow. Straightening of...
of the leg and the deep psoas
Psoas
Psoas can refer to:* Psoas major muscle* Psoas minor muscle* Psoas sign, psoas test...
muscles that connect the legs to the trunk.
Contraindications and cautions
With knee conditions and during menstruationMenstruation
Menstruation is the shedding of the uterine lining . It occurs on a regular basis in sexually reproductive-age females of certain mammal species. This article focuses on human menstruation.-Overview:...
with excessive bleeding it may be contraindicated to practice Supta Virasana.