Supine Legs Up Block

Sanskrit Name:	Urdhva Prasarita Padasana
Similar Pose Names:	Upward Extended Feet
Category:	Seated & Floor
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Membership Category:	Yoga Lesson Planner
Sub Category:	Seated & Floor
Types:	Balance, Strengthen, Inversion, Seated & Floor, Restorative, Supine
Anatomy:	Arms & Shoulders, Core
Chakras:	Solar Plexus Centre
Therapy:	Sciatica, Leg Congestion, Varicose Veins
Drishti:	Up
Dosha:	Pitta

Lie on back. Slide block under sitting bones. Bend knees. Engage core. Raise both legs until soles are looking at the ceiling. Rest arms out to sides with palms facing up. Close eyes. To release, bend knees to chest and bring feet to mat.

Soothes nerves. Good for balance.

Engage core and bring hands to feet.

High blood pressure. Neck injury.

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