Supta Baddha Konasana

Reclining Bound Angle Pose

Reclining Bound Angle Pose demonstrated on a yoga mat

How to do Reclining Bound Angle Pose

  1. Bring the soles of your feet together, keeping your knees bent.
  2. Let your knees open apart only as far as your hips comfortably allow.
  3. Let your spine settle into its natural curves and soften your abdomen.
  4. Let your shoulders rest away from your ears without squeezing your shoulder blades.
  5. Rest your arms beside you with your palms facing up.
  6. Look toward the ceiling, keeping the back of your neck comfortable.
  7. Support your outer thighs with your hands as you bring your knees together.

Benefits

With the floor supporting you, this is a quieter way to spend time with hip mobility.

Further reading: Reclined Butterfly Pose

Variations

Place a cushion beneath each outer thigh so your legs can rest without strain.