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Hip Opener Asana · Intermediate (Level 3) · Catalog #800760

Bound Reclined Big Toe Side Baddha Supta Padangusthasana II

Reclined Big Toe Side with the arms binding. The bind deepens the rotation or the opening considerably and demands shoulder range before the pose itself can be entered at all.

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Bound Reclined Big Toe Side (Baddha Supta Padangusthasana II) — Hip Opener Yoga Posture Illustration

Bound Reclined Big Toe Side (Baddha Supta Padangusthasana II) — Hip Opener posture targeting Inner Thighs, Hamstrings, Glutes, Shoulders, Chest · Slow and even breath · Opposite hand drishti.

Vāta: Neutral (0) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Sanskrit Name
Baddha Supta Padangusthasana II
Posture Family
Hip Opener
Difficulty
Intermediate (Level 3)
Recommended Hold
60 seconds
Breath Pattern
Slow and even
Drishti (Gaze)
Opposite hand
Target Muscles
Inner Thighs, Hamstrings, Glutes, Shoulders, Chest
Energy Expenditure
2.2 METs

Alignment, Breath & Drishti Cues for Bound Reclined Big Toe Side

Bound Reclined Big Toe Side (Baddha Supta Padangusthasana II) belongs to the Hip Opener posture family and engages the Inner Thighs, Hamstrings, Glutes, Shoulders, Chest at an intensity of approximately 2.2 METs. Reclined Big Toe Side with the arms binding. The bind deepens the rotation or the opening considerably and demands shoulder range before the pose itself can be entered at all.

  • Breath Rhythm: Maintain Slow and even throughout the 60-second hold so nervous system tone remains steady.
  • Visual Focal Point (Drishti): Direct the gaze toward Opposite hand to quiet peripheral distraction and stabilize balance.
  • Primary Anatomical Focus: Concentrates mechanical load and mobility across Inner Thighs, Hamstrings, Glutes, Shoulders, Chest.
  • Minimum Recommended Age: 6 years (72 months).

Ayurvedic Dosha Profile (Vāta, Pitta & Kapha)

In Ayurvedic asana sequencing (Dosha Provenance: modern-synthesis), every posture shifts Vata, Pitta, and Kapha according to its mechanical compression, heat generation, and grounding stability:

  • Vāta Effect: Neutral (0) — pair with slow nasal breathing and unhurried transitions to prevent excess mobility or dryness.
  • Pitta Effect: Pacifies (-1) — keep the jaw, temples, and abdomen soft when holding for 60 seconds.
  • Kapha Effect: Pacifies (-1) — link into dynamic flows or longer holds when seeking metabolic stimulation.

Contraindications & Safety Precautions

  • Hamstring strain
  • Sacroiliac injury
  • Shoulder injury

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