Supta Padangusthasana relieves backache, sciatica and menstrual discomfort. It stretches hips, thighs, hamstrings, groins and calves, and it strengthens the knees, stimulates the prostate gland and improves digestion.
Supta Padangusthasana's preparatory poses are Adho Mukha Svanasana, Baddha Konasana and
Uttanasana. Subsequent poses include standing poses and seated forward bends.
The Sanskrit word, Supta Padangusthasana consists of 'supta' meaning 'lying down', 'pada' meaning 'foot' and 'angusta' meaning 'big toe.' Supta Padangusthasana is referred as 'reclining big toe pose.'
