Bound Angle
| Sanskrit Name: | Baddha Konasana |
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| Similar Pose Names: | Bhadrasana, Butterfly, Cobbler,Throne |
| Category: | Seated & Floor |
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| Category: | Yoga Lesson Planner |
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| Sub Category: | Seated & Floor |
| Types: | Hip Opener, Restorative, Seated, Seated & Floor, Stretch |
| 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: | Kapha, Pitta |
Sit with legs straight out in front. Bend knees. Pull heels toward the pelvis. Drop knees to sides. Press soles of feet together. Bring heels close to the pelvis. Grasp the big toe of each foot. Release thighs to the floor.
Engages core. Stretches inner thighs, groins and knees.
A) Blanket below buttocks (give spine height to support hip). B) Blocks below knees. C) Hold ankles or shins. D) Back against a wall.
Groin or knee injury.
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Bound Angle (Baddha Konasana) FAQs
What is Baddha Konasana also known as?
Baddha Konasana has many names. It’s known as, Bound Angle Pose, Butterfly Pose, Cobbler’s Pose, Bhadrasana, and Throne Pose.
Is Baddha Konasana a good meditation position?
Yes. It’s a seated asana in Hatha Yoga. If your knees are able to rest on the floor, it is suitable as a meditation seat. If not, it’s going to feel too uncomfortable for a long meditation, which means Easy Pose (sitting crossed-legged) will be more suitable.
What are the teaching steps for Bound Angle Pose (Baddha Konasana)?
Sit with legs straight out in front. Bend knees. Pull heels toward the pelvis. Drop knees to sides. Press soles of feet together. Bring heels close to the pelvis. Grasp the big toe of each foot. Release thighs to the floor.
What are the physical benefits of Bound Angle Pose (Baddha Konasana)?
There are a whopping 19 physical benefits:
- Stimulates abdominal organs
- Stimulates ovaries
- Stimulates bladder
- Stimulates kidneys
- Stimulates the heart.
- Improves blood circulation
- Stretches inner thighs, groins and knees
- Helps relieve mild depression, anxiety and fatigue
- Soothes menstrual discomfort
- Soothes sciatica
- Relieves menopause
- Therapeutic for flat feet
- Therapeutic for high blood pressure
- Therapeutic for infertility
- Therapeutic for asthma
- Engages core.
- Stretches inner thighs
- Stretches groins
- Stretches knees
What are some modifications for Bound Angle Pose (Baddha Konasana)?
A) Blanket below buttocks (give spine height to support hip).
B) Blocks below knees.
C) Hold ankles or shins.
D) Back against a wall.
