Asanas in Lying Position

Asanas in lying position are known as Supine pose which are helpful to relax the body as well as to strengthen the muscles.

Asanas in Lying Position, Yoga AsanasAsanas in Lying Position are the relaxing poses that focus on breathing and calming down body and mind but also activating and stimulating exercises, both for strength and for flexibility. These yoga asanas can actively strengthen the muscles in any part of the body. These yoga asanas, if regularly practiced, have great advantages in curing back pain and all spine related problems as it removes stiffness starting from the neck to the lower spine and greatly increases the flexibility.

List of Asanas in Lying Position
Some of the Asanas in Lying Position which can be done even while lying in bed are as follows:


•Savasana
•Pavana Muktasana
•Uttana Padasana
•Sarvangasana
•Viparita Karani
•Anantasana
•Bhujangasana
•Balasana
•Markatasana
•Supta-Vajrasana
•Naukasana

Benefits of Asanas in Lying Position
Asanas in lying position helps to stretch muscles, ligaments and nerves while trimming and strengthening the thighs, hips and abdomen. These asanas also increase hip and spinal flexibility, improve circulation and respiration, digestion, assimilation and elimination, concentration and memory. Further cures Asthma and Lungs related problems.

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