intermediate

Reclining Big Toe Pose B

Supta Padangustasana B

SOOP-tah pah-dang-goosh-TAHS-ah-nah B

A supine hip opener that stretches the inner thigh (adductor) of the lifted leg while maintaining spinal grounding. It complements the hamstring stretch of Part A and further calms the nervous system.

Chakras
PrimarySvadhisthana (Sacral)
SecondaryMuladhara (Root)
Gaze:Nose Tip
Quick Summary
  • From Reclining Big Toe Pose A, open the lifted leg to the side.

  • Keep the opposite hip grounded.

  • Maintain a straight leg and a long spine.

Foundation
  • Ensure the entire spine remains grounded on the mat, especially the sacrum.

  • Actively press the outer hip of the grounded leg down to prevent rolling.

Alignment
  • Allow the lifted leg to open to the side, maintaining its straightness.

  • Keep the shoulders relaxed and avoid tension in the neck.

  • Gaze toward the nose-tip or close your eyes for deeper introspection.

Inhale to maintain length, exhale to allow the leg to open further to the side.
supinehip-opener