Supta Virasana: Reclining Hero's Pose

I have always loved this pose, I learned to do it in a very supportive way, as getting all the way to the floor can be very challenging for most of us! So many things need to be open for that to come. As always what is Yoga all about? Letting go and opening up to life and what the universe holds for us so we must experience this in our poses as well. So this pose, benefits me the most by opening the front hips, thighs, heart(chest), shoulders and it is restful once you prop accordingly!

If you have never done with pose before or sat in Hero's pose before, grab a block, if that is not comfortable for your knees, add a block, blankets etc, until you find a comfortable spot. (IF you need a very high prop, grab a chair that is supported against a wall in place of using a bolster) Otherwise, if the block is comfortable, with a bolster and several folded blankets next to you, begin by using your hands and slowly begin walking your spine to the bolster, be in constant connection to your to your body as you go down, if it is not comfortable come up add blankets, until the opening on the front of the hips, feels good, stretchy and your low back is comfortable. Add a blanket under your head. Stay for 3 - 5 minutes. Note: Keep in mind some poses may not be for everyone, if this is not comfortable let go of any judgement,and let your body be where it is. :) Namaste'