Supine yoga poses
Poses on the back — restorative, releasing, easy to hold.
Corpse Pose
Śavāsana
A classic restorative supine resting posture that calms the central nervous system and integrates the physical benefits of your yoga practice.
Knee Press Both Legs
Apānāsana
A gentle supine posture where you hug both knees toward your chest to decompress the lower back and soothe the digestive system.
Left Leg Wind Freeing Pose
Eka Pāda Pavanamuktāsana
A gentle supine posture where drawing the left knee toward the chest eases lower-back tension and stimulates the descending colon.
Lying Diamond Pose
Supta Vajrāsana
A restorative supine posture that deeply stretches the quadriceps, opens the chest, and relieves tension across the front of the hips and abdomen.
Lying Hero Pose
Supta Vīrāsana
A deep supine stretch that opens the quadriceps, hip flexors, and abdomen while resting the spine back from a seated kneeling base.
Reclining Bound Angle Pose
Supta Baddha Koṇāsana
A classic restorative supine posture that gently opens the inner hips, groin, and chest while calming the nervous system.
Right Leg Wind Freeing Pose
Eka Pāda Pavanamuktāsana
A gentle supine posture that compresses the right hip and abdomen to soothe digestion and release tension in the lower back.
Upward Extended Feet Pose
Ūrdhva Prasārita Pādāsana
A classic supine core-strengthener where you raise and lower straight legs to develop deep abdominal control and stabilize the lower back.
Upward Extended Feet Pose with Support
Ūrdhva Prasārita Pādāsana
A supported supine posture that tones the abdominal wall and stabilizes the pelvis while protecting the lumbar spine with props.