Video of the Week: Reclined Hand to Foot Pose (Supta Padangusthasana)

We have two videos today, demonstrating versions 1 and 2 of Supta Padangusthasana, which Baxter likes to call Strap to Foot pose. This is an excellent pose for starting a yoga practice, as it warms up hips and legs. It's also a good pose to practice after taking a walk, riding a bike, or any activity that makes your legs feel stiff, and for some people, it can help relieve low back pain.

Here is Version 1, with the leg straight up:


Here is Version 2, with the leg out to the side:


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