Butterfly Twist

Sanskrit Name:	Baddha Konasana
Similar Pose Names:	Cobbler Twist, Parivrtta Baddha Konasana,Revolved Butterfly
Category:	Seated & Floor
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Membership Category:	Yoga Lesson Planner
Sub Category:	Seated & Floor
Types:	Stretch, Twist, Seated & Floor, Seated, Animal
Anatomy:	Arms & Shoulders, Core, Hips, Knees, Lower Back, Psoas
Chakras:	Base, Sacral Centre, Solar Plexus Centre
Therapy:	Arthritis, Back Pain, Constipation, Depression, Diabetes, Fatigue, Herniated Disc, Indigestion, Poor Posture
Drishti:	Side
Dosha:	Pitta, Kapha

Sit with legs outstretched. Bend knees. Bring soles of feet together. Keep heels close to body. Relax inner thighs. Twist to right. Hold. Repeat on left.

Improve digestion. Detox. Flexible spinal muscles. Reduce back pain.

Folded blanket under buttocks

Groin or knee injury.

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