Reclining Bound Angle

When practicing the reclining bound angle, you can use 2-4 pillows to get more support and comfort:

• Place one pillow beneath your spine and another beneath your head. If the groin and hip stretch is too much for you, place a pillow beneath each knee.
  Once you're ready, lay comfortably on your back, legs extended and arms at your sides, palms facing up.
• Bend your knees and get your feet as near to your hips as your body will allow. If you're having trouble stretching your hips and inner thighs, simply lower your feet until you achieve a comfortable stretch.
• To facilitate deep breathing, lift your chest and make space between your shoulders. Your hips, knees, and shoulders should all naturally sink down.
• Hold this position for 5 to 15 minutes.

Hug your knees to your chest as you exit the pose to relieve your lower back. After that, lower your legs and stretch them out, and you're ready to sleep. Reclining bound angle helps you calm your mind and body while stretching your hips, groin, and shoulders. Try this quick and easy pattern that you can do right in bed to feel relaxed and blissed out while you drift off to sleep.