Supine Foot to Head is an advanced leg-extension posture whose exact form should be verified with a qualified teacher. Do not pull the foot toward the head or force the hamstring, hip, knee, or neck; this page offers no self-teaching entry steps.
What is Supine Foot to Head?
Supta Trivikramasana is catalogued as a supine foot-to-head pose. The name alone does not clarify which form is intended, and extreme leg range should not be pursued through force.
How should this posture be approached?
Confirm the specific version with a qualified teacher. This page intentionally omits entry mechanics.
- Do not pull the foot toward the head with the hands or a strap.
- Keep the neck free of pressure and the back supported.
- Stop for pain, tingling, numbness, or breath restriction.
- Choose a gentle strap-assisted leg extension only if a teacher has shown it to be suitable.
What is a lower-demand alternative?
Use Supine Hand to Big Toe A with the knee bent and leg low, or keep both feet grounded.
Common question: Can flexibility alone make this pose safe?
No. The specific technique and individual joint response need qualified assessment.
References and further reading
These references provide general context. They do not validate every cue on this page or replace instruction from a qualified teacher.
- Yoga: Effectiveness and Safety National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). General context on yoga safety; not pose-specific instruction or endorsement.