Supine Windshield Wiper

Sanskrit Name:	Supta Sucirandhrasana Variation
Similar Pose Names:	Reclining Deer,supta sucirandhrasana variation,Supine deer,Deer Supine
Category:	Seated & Floor
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Membership Category:	Yoga Lesson Planner
Sub Category:	Seated & Floor
Types:	Stretch, Hip Opener, Seated & Floor, Supine, Object
Anatomy:	Hips, Knees, Psoas
Chakras:	Solar Plexus Centre
Therapy:	Stress
Drishti:	Up
Dosha:	Pitta, Kapha

Lie down with feet flat on the floor about hip-width apart. Feet pointing towards edge of mat. Knees facing up. Rock gently from side to side.

Align pelvic. Eases sciatic pain. Stimulates organs. Quad stretch.

Supine butterfly (soles of feet touching).

Knee injury.

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Supine Windshield Wiper Pose is an ideal warm-up pose to prepare the body for more intense yoga poses. It's a gentle pose which makes it ideal for beginners and seniors. If your lower back and hips feel a bit stiff, you'll love this pose! Your weary hips will get a wondrous massage that will feel amazing. But it doesn't stop there. You also get a gentle massage to the lower back. Most Yin Yoga practitioners love including this pose in their Yin Yoga practice to stretch and massage their lower back, knees, pelvis, and psoas.

Supine Windshield Wiper

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