How to Do the Sleeping Angle Yoga Pose

The yoga sleeping angle pose is similar to the plow in that the yogi lies on his back and extends the legs up overhead. This pose strengthens the spine and releases the shoulders, and you can use it to stretch the backs of your legs.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Lie on your back with your legs extended and your arms resting at your sides. Place your palms flat against the ground and inhale deeply. As you exhale, press into your hands and lift your legs together straight up.

2. Exhale slowly but strongly and keep your legs moving, extending them up overhead. Pick your hips up off of the ground and lift until you can rest your toes on the ground above your head.

3. Lift your hips so that they are directly above your shoulder and your spine straight. Roll your weight down the backs of your straight legs, keeping your neck and shoulder relaxed.

4. Reach up and grip your big toes between your thumbs and forefingers and then exhale as you slowly open your legs about one leg's distance apart.

5. Relax and hold the sleeping angle pose for five deep breaths. When ready, inhale, slowly walk your feet together and release your arms to your sides. Exhale, slowly roll your spine down and lower your legs straight in front of you. Take a moment to rest.

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