Virasana or saddle pose

Props in use:  Bolster, 2 blankets, 2 blocks

This pose is a back-bend. It stretches the quadriceps and psoas, front of ankles, opens front of shoulders and chest

Some Key points to Saddle: 

• For a deeper back-bend, remove the blocks from under the bolster.
• Both sit bones are grounded. This is why I placed a folded blanket between the heels.
• There is a blanket under the head so it can be adjusted for comfort.
• Shins lie flat so that the knees are level with ankles
• If it is uncomfortable try only bending one knee at a time.
• If ankles don't straighten use a small rolled blanket under each ankle.

Roll a blanket to support ankles that
 don't release to the floor 

This set-up can be used for many poses. Bring the soles of feet together into a butterfly pose, or both legs straight, or both legs bent with feet placed on the floor.