Bound Angle A

Sanskrit Name:	Baddha Konasana A
Similar Pose Names:	Bhadrasana, Butterfly, Cobbler
Category:	Seated & Floor
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Membership Category:	Yoga Lesson Planner
Sub Category:	Seated & Floor
Types:	Forward Bend, Stretch, Hip Opener, Prone, Seated & Floor, Seated
Anatomy:	Core, Hamstrings, Hips, Knees, Lower Back, Middle Back, Psoas
Chakras:	Base, Sacral Centre
Therapy:	Anxiety, Constipation, Poor Posture, Stress
Drishti:	Tip Of Nose
Dosha:	Pitta, Kapha

Sit with legs straight out in front of. Bend knees. Pull heels toward pelvis. Drop knees out to sides and press soles of feet together. Bring heels as close to pelvis as you can. With first and second finger and thumb grasp big toe of each foot, turning soles of feet up towards face. Keep outer edges of feet firmly on floor. Release thighs toward floor. Lead with chest. Aim to bring chest to feet. Hold. Release.

Engages core. Stretches inner thighs, groins, knees.

Clasp each hand around same side ankle or shin.

Groin or knee injury.

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