Butterfly

Sanskrit Name:	Baddha Konasana
Similar Pose Names:	bound angle,Bhadrasana,cobbler
Category:	Seated & Floor
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Membership Category:	Yoga Lesson Planner
Sub Category:	Seated & Floor
Types:	Stretch, Hip Opener, Seated & Floor, Restorative, Seated, Pawanmuktasa, Animal
Anatomy:	Core, Hamstrings, Hips, Knees, Lower Back, Middle Back, Psoas, Wrists & Arms
Chakras:	Base, Sacral Centre, Solar Plexus Centre
Therapy:	Anxiety, Back Pain, Depression, Eye fatigue, Fatigue, Poor Posture, Stress
Drishti:	Tip Of Nose
Dosha:	Pitta, Kapha

Sit with legs outstretched. Bend knees. Bring soles of feet together. Keep heels close to body. Relax inner thighs. Clasp feet with both hands. Gently bounce knees up and down, using elbows as levers to press legs down.

Awakens tired legs. Opens hips.

A) Folded blanket under buttocks. B) Blocks below knees (stretch inner thighs).. C) Clasp ankles, shins or toes. D) Place back against a wall.

Groin or knee injury.

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