Sleeping Vishnu’s Couch the Ananta’s Pose Anantasana

Sleeping Vishnu's Couch more commonly referred to as Anantasana is an incredibly versatile advanced yoga posture that provides numerous physical and mental health benefits. This pose focuses on balancing and stretching the entire body, relieving stress, and supporting the mind and body. It concentrates on stretching the legs, hips, back, arms, and neck. It also helps in improving balance and posture. Additionally, it may help alleviate insomnia, reduce fatigue, combat depression, promote internal health, and strengthens the body. To do this pose, start in any supported style pose, such as Sukhasana or Padmasana, and fold the lower body in the opposite direction of the head. Once the full pose is achieved, the benefits of Vishnu's Couch will be felt in no time. The pose is also known as Side Reclining Leg Lift.