Yoga Practice Name
Baddha Konasana
English Name
Butterfly Pose
Yoga Practice Branch
Ashtang Yoga, Hatha Yoga
Yoga Practice Type
Yoga Asana Type
Ashtang Yoga Category
Asana
Hatha Yoga Category
Asana
Steps and Description
- Sit in siddhasana, and then stretch your until your bottom of feet meets each other.
- Use your hand to keep them together and stretch them to push your spine straight.
- Stretch your back upwards and knees downwards.
Practice Keynotes
- Ensure that your back is not bending backward or forward.
- Focus on breathings and stretch your legs.
Cautions and Limitations
- Don't do this practice if your hips, spine or leg is injured.
- Avoid facial contortions and excessive shaking of the body.
- Proceed carefully and only under expert guidance.
- At the slightest sign of discomfort, reduce the duration of practice and, if necessary, discontinue the practice for the day.
- Practice should never be rushed.
Contraindications
- Don't do this practice if your hips, spine or leg is injured.
Complimentary Practice
Pavanmuktasana
General Benefits
- Strengthens ankles, knees, legs and back
- Improves the respiratory system
- Stretches shoulders, calves and thigh muscles
Benefits for Disease
Depression, Drug abuse and addiction
Body and Organ Affected
Shoulder, Arm, Chest, Back, Toes, Ankle, Waist, Abdomen, Hip, Leg, Thigh, Knee, Foot, Hand
