Supta Virasana "Reclined Hero Pose"

Pronunciation: (soop-tah veer-AHS-ana)

Also called:

Extended Supine Hero Pose Reclined Saddle Pose Bed Pose B (Paryankasana B) Reclined Thunderbolt Pose

Level:

Intermediate

Chakra:

Benefits: This delightful pose will make you feel long and strong as it stretches your knees, thighs, spine, shoulders, and arms. 

How it's done:

• Begin from a sitting position with legs extended. 
• Bend legs back until you are in Hero Pose
• As your ability allows, slowly recline onto your palms, and then elbows, and then shoulders
• If you are able to go all the way down, clasp your hands or arms