Anantasana (Side Reclining Lift / Couch Pose)
Learned: Appendix Only
See Manual Pages: A-113, A-117
Where this can show up in class: Forward, Peak Pada, Afterward
This pose can be done in the following orientations: Supine, Prone.
| Hip and Knee Information | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip Position | Knee Position | Significant Weight Bearing | |||
| Open | Closed | Bent | Straight | ||
| Front/Leading Leg | X | X | |||
| Back/Second Leg | X | X | |||
| Movements of Prana | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Prana | Apana | Vyana | Samana |
Extended leg |
Laying side body Head |
Core Between extended leg and hand |
| Relevant Asanas | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kramas | Related Asanas | Pratikryasanas |
(Prasarita) Vasisthasana (Prasarita) Supta Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana / Supta Padangusthasana Utthita Tadasana Ardha Chandrasana |
| Physical Key Actions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Joint Mobilizations | Muscle Stretching | Muscle Engagement |
Extended leg hamstring Extended leg adductor |
| Common Misalignments | |
|---|---|
| Mixalignments | Cues to help |