Dr Jose Vazquez-Tanus

This is a series of poses I will describe to show how yoga can improve and cure our frequent ailments.

STRESS: Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclining Bound Angle Pose)

Set a block lenghtwise on your mat on its second-highest height. Place a bolster over the block so the block is centered underneath the top half of the bolster.Sit in front of the bottom half of the bolster with your sacrum touching this edge.Slowly lie back, then place the blankets under the outer thighs. Press the soles of the feet together and let the knees drop open onto the blankets. Make a blanket pillow for the head.Place a sandbag over the feet and an eye bag over the eyes, then bring your arms out to your sides, palms up. As you breath, release the exalations down the front of the spine out toward the feet.Stay here for 10 to 45 minutes.

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