Anantasana "Infinity Pose"

Pronunciation:  (ahn-ahn-TAHS-ana)

Also called:

Extended Hand to Big Toe Pose in Infinity Pose Extended Hand to Big Toe Pose in Sleeping Vishnu Pose Sleeping Vishnu Pose Side Reclining Raised Leg Pose

Level:

Beginner

Chakra:

Benefits: This is a fun pose to do to stretch your legs and hamstrings.  It opens your hips and stretches your sides.  

How it's done:

• Lay on your side with your legs stacked
• Bend the lower elbow and place your head in the palm of your hand
• Bend the knee on top and grab the big toe (if able), or use a strap
• From the hip, rotate your bent leg open
• Push up through your heel to help straighten your leg
• The leg on the floor should be straight and pushing energy through it as well
• Stretch the lifted leg, keep your chest open
• To release, bend the knee before lowering it. 
• Lower your arm and head