Common Variations:

1. supta eka pāda pādāṅguṣṭhāsana

2. supta prasārita pādāṅguṣṭhāsana

Common Modifications:

1. supta eka pāda pādāṅguṣṭhāsana

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Collated Related Short Posts & Quotes:

“Supta Pādāṅguṣṭhāsana is a lying and apparently
relatively simple Āsana in its external form.
It is described as the fingers and thumbs holding the
big toes of each foot, with the legs extended straight
and held upwards at an angle of 45 degrees with the
spine and head fully in contact with the ground.
In reality, this is literally beyond the reach of most students.
Though, given consistent time and appropriate development
in accessing this Āsana, there is the possibility of deep work.
This is initially felt primarily through the effect on the legs,
Though, given time the primary effect is felt more in the spine.
As a Samāna Āsana, an equal breath would be emphasised with
a Samavṛtti ratio, perhaps incorporating the use of Kumbhaka.
The focus of attention is on the spine, from crown to coccyx,
and is accessed via the breath, which can help support the
student’s effort within the external demands of the Āsana,
such as that more often found within the tightness in the legs.”
– 108 Postural Practice Pointers