Yoganidrasana

Yogic Sleep Pose

Yogic Sleep Pose is an advanced supine leg-behind-head posture. Despite its name, it is not a restorative sleep or relaxation exercise.

Type: Forward Fold
Focus: Forward Fold
Advanced ยท 10/10

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How to do this pose

  1. Work with a teacher on hip mobility and a supported release before considering the full shape.
  2. Keep the head and neck free of forced leg pressure and stop if breathing is compressed.
  3. Release the legs individually with hand support and return to a neutral lying position.

Before you begin

Avoid with neck, back, hip or knee injury and abdominal compression concerns.

What you should feel

Controlled hip movement without joint pain or neck loading.

Benefits

Challenges advanced hip mobility and compact-body control.

Common mistakes

Treating the pose as passive relaxation or forcing both feet behind the head.

Modifications

Use Happy Baby or Reclined Pigeon with the head supported.

Prep Poses

Teacher-selected hip preparations

Follow-Up Poses

Constructive rest; Savasana

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Use Happy Baby or Reclined Pigeon with the head supported.