Reclining Hand to Big Toe
Supta Padangusthasana Series done correctly will relieve one from low back pain and sciatica.
The series guides and informs us in as many as 60% of the asanas and must be understood clearly as it forms the background for standing postures, twisting forward bending asanas.
They teach us correct preparation in straight leg asana, including how to maintain parallelity, and hip stabilization while instructing us how to keep connected from the heels to the pelvis.
“Activity and passivity must go together to get the best effect of each asana” BKS Iyengar
This creates freedom in the pelvic joint, groin, and the root of the thigh, while at the same time bringing mobility to the hamstrings and movement to the gluteus muscles.
“Everything has a base. The base intelligence in each pose has to be touched. The base is the foundation. Get the foundation first and nothing goes wrong. In every pose, you have to come back to the base so that there is stability.” BKS Iyengar
A wonderful way to become more aware of the leg movement and soothe the nerves around the hips. Your experience is observational and energizing while you are connected, opening and making space in the joints! Breath becomes deeper and energy movement is felt and absorbed!.
“Leave no outlets for energy to flow out” ” Energy must flow everywhere like a river”
BKS Iyengar
This sequence includes:
Sukhasana ( Easy Pose )
Pawanmuktanasana ( Gas Release Pose )
Urdhva Prasarita Padasana ( Legs Up Pose )
Supta Tadasana ( Reclining Mountain Pose )
Supta Padangusthasana I ( Hand to Big Toe Pose )
Supta Padangusthasana I with 2 Straps ( Hand to Big Toe Pose )
Supta Padangusthasana II ( Hand to Big Toe Pose II )
Supta Padangusthasana III ( Hand to Big Toe Pose III )
Preparation to Supta Padangusthasana I ( Preparation to Hand to Big Toe Pose )
Dandasana ( Staff Pose )
Paschimottanasana ( Seated Forward Bend Pose )
Viparita Karani ( Legs up the Wall Pose )
Savasana ( Corpse Pose )