In Supta Baddha Konasana, where are the hands placed?

• A. Both hands resting on the mat by the sides
• B. Palms on knees
• C. Hands on the soles of the feet
• D. One hand to your heart and the other on your belly

Answer: (D)

In Supta Baddha Konasana, the hands are placed with one on the heart and the other on the belly. This setup invites you to feel the breath in both the chest and the abdomen, promoting diaphragmatic breathing and a calm, connected state. As you lie back with the hips open and the knees relaxed, this heart-to-belly contact anchors awareness, supporting a gentle, restorative rhythm. It helps you notice the rise and fall of breath, which smooths tension and cultivates a soothing, grounding effect. Other placements can feel more passive or don’t provide the same direct breath feedback, so this hand position is especially effective for nurturing mindful breathing in this pose.