Advanced supine leg extension

Supine Foot to Head

Supta Trivikramasana सुप्तत्रिविक्रमासन

高级约 do not attempt without direct instruction发音:SOOP-tuh tree-vik-ruh-MAH-suh-nuh (approximate English cue)

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.

Supine Foot to Head (Supta Trivikramasana) 的线条插图
梵文名称Supta Trivikramasana
练习类型Advanced supine leg extension
建议级别高级
在舒适的范围内练习本指南仅供一般教育参考,不构成针对个人的医疗建议。如果感到剧烈疼痛、麻木、头晕或呼吸困难,请立即停止。

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.

参考文献与扩展阅读

这些参考文献提供一般背景信息。它们并不验证本页中的每一项要领,也不能替代合格教师的指导。

  1. Yoga: Effectiveness and Safety National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). General context on yoga safety; not pose-specific instruction or endorsement.