Supta Vajrasana (supported variation)

Fixed Firm / Reclining Hero

Fixed Firm is a reclined kneeling posture. Foot and seat arrangements vary, so this entry uses a supported version without forcing the knees.

Demanding · 7/10

Practise away from the screen with the Yoga Cards deck.

Begin in a comfortable supported kneeling seat and check that knees and ankles are pain-free.
With a teacher, incline onto a high bolster only while the knees remain comfortable and the lower back does not pinch.
Use the arms to return upright before releasing the legs.

Before you begin

Avoid with knee or ankle injury and painful lumbar extension.

A moderate thigh stretch with no knee strain.

Explores front-thigh length and supported hip extension.

Leaning back before the knees tolerate the seated position or forcing the back to the floor.

Stay upright on a high seat or choose a gentle standing thigh stretch.

Supported Hero; gentle thigh mobility