Ashtanga Yoga Supta Konasana

Supta Konasana in Ashtanga Yoga. Supta means "sleeping" and Konan translates as "angle". This asana is the first of the inverted poses and acts as initial preparation for Salamba Sarvangasana and Chakrasana. Bandha control is essential, first to protect the lower back area and second, to boost internal energy that makes it possible to lift the legs off the floor.