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Supta Vajrasana
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Yoga Techniques and Fitness
Overview
In this lesson, we introduce Supta Vajrasana, a reclined variation of the Thunderbolt Pose.
Objective
Become familiar with the foundational position and alignment of this restorative backbend.
What You'll Get
You'll get a straightforward entry point into a pose that stretches the front body and prepares you for deeper backbending work. For practitioners, this is a chance to explore hip and thigh flexibility in a supported position. For professionals, it's a useful reference for sequencing or therapeutic applications involving anterior chain opening.
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