Reclining Hero Pose

Supta Virasana

Recline from Hero with the feet beside the hips and the torso supported as needed.

Supta means reclining; vira means hero.

Movement guidance

Preparation
Check the knees and ankles in seated Hero and place sufficiently high support behind you.
Entry and alignment
Use the hands and forearms to lower onto the support. Do not recline if the knees feel uncomfortable.
Hold and breathe
Check knee and ankle comfort before lowering the torso. Keep breathing comfortably without holding your breath.
Exit and next movement
Use the hands and forearms to sit up first, lift the hips, then carefully extend the legs forward.

Lean on a high bolster or remain in seated Hero.

This advanced variation requires support and range of motion. Check preparation and exit with a teacher when first learning.

Difficulty refers to the photographed form. Individual experience may differ.