Yoga Exercises - Supine Poses

When you say 'supine', it means lying on your back. In essence, Supine Yoga Poses are exercises which are done when you are in the lying position, face upward. In this section, get familiar with the different Supine Poses, know why practicing these poses is beneficial to our body, and learn how they are done:

	Leg Reclining Lunge The Leg Reclining Lunge is part of the series of Yoga Exercises which target the leg muscles. When done properly, this Yoga Pose can strengthen and tone all muscles in your legs. Learn how to perform the Leg Reclining Lunge in this section.
	Leg to Side Yoga Pose The Leg to Side Pose is another yoga Posture which belongs to the series of exercises which focuses on the leg area. Strengthen and tone the muscles of your legs by performing this pose. This section covers the steps in practicing the Leg to Side Pose.
	Leg Pulls Leg Pull is a Supine Pose which is done if you want to concentrate on your legs. Doing this will also improve flexibility and prepare you to do advanced postures in the future. In this section, learn how the Leg Pull is performed.
	Single Leg Raises This Yoga Pose is performed in order to prepare the body for other exercises. It benefits the legs, lower back muscles, and abdominal area. In practicing the Single Leg Raise, one leg is raised while the other one stays on the floor.
	Double Leg Raises A Double Leg Raise is similar to a Single Leg Raise, only this time, you will raise both legs. In doing this Yoga Pose, make sure that the full length of your back is resting on the floor and your shoulders and neck are relaxed. This section covers the steps and guidelines on how to do this pose properly.
	Wind Relieving Pose (Pavanamuktasana) The term Pavanamuktasana comes from the Sanskrit word 'pavana' which means air or wind and 'mukta' which means freedom or release. The Wind Relieving Pose works mainly on the digestive system. specifically, it helps in eliminating excess gas in the stomach.

It is very essential to know your limits and listen to your body. Do not perform Yoga Poses which are beyond your abilities. Otherwise, you might hurt yourself. Have fun and you will eventually reap the benefits of practicing Yoga.

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