Supta Virasana (Reclined Hero)
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Yoga Techniques and Fitness
Overview
In this lesson, we present Supta Virasana (Reclined Hero Pose), an intermediate backbend that delivers a deep stretch to the thighs, hip flexors, and abdomen.
Objective
Become familiar with the therapeutic benefits, contraindications, and proper alignment for this intense quad opener.
What You'll Get
You'll learn when this pose is appropriate and how to modify it. For runners and athletes, it's a game-changer for tight quads and hip flexors. For yoga practitioners, it opens the front body in a way few other poses do. Teachers and therapists will understand the knee cautions and how to support students so they get the stretch without strain.
Supta Virasana
soup-tah veer-AHS–ana
“supta” = lying down, reclining
“vira” = hero, chief
Reclined Hero Pose
Supta Vajrasana
Reclined Thunderbolt Pose
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