Baddha Konasana, also known as Bound Angle Pose (a.k.a. Cobbler Pose), is a great hip opener and a recommended precursor to standing poses and twists. Experts believe that regular practice of Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose) activates the lower abdominal organs, heart and blood circulation.
Baddha Konasana, also known as Bound Angle Pose (a.k.a. Cobbler Pose), is a great hip opener and a recommended precursor to standing poses and twists. Experts believe that regular practice of Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose) activates the lower abdominal organs, heart and blood circulation.
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1️⃣ Known as:👉 Baddha Konasana, Bound Angle Pose, Butterfly Pose, Cobbler Pose, Bhadrasana, Tittali Asana
2️⃣ Sanskrit name:👉 बद्धकोणासन
3️⃣ IAST:👉 Baddhakoṇāsana
4️⃣ Pronunciation:👉 BUH-duh ko-NAHS-uh-nuh
5️⃣ Level:👉 Beginner
6️⃣ Type:👉 Seated, Hip opener
7️⃣ Total time:👉 5 minutes
8️⃣ Drishti:👉 Forward; Eye closed; Nose (Nasagrai or Nasagre); Third eye, between the eyebrows (Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra)
9️⃣ Chakra:👉 Swadisthana Chakra, Muladhara Chakra
🔟 Focus:👉 Hips
💡 Indications:👉 High blood pressure, asthma, depression, anxiety, fatigue, blood circulation, menstrual pain, menopause
💡 Counterpose:👉 Paschimottanasana, Bridge Pose
💡 Preparatory poses:👉 Sukhasana, Supta Padangusthasna, Virasana, Tree Pose, Upavistha Konasana
💡 Follow-up poses:👉 Vrksasana, Any forward and twisted pose can be done
💡 Contraindications:👉 Hip pathologies, sacroiliac injury, coccyx injury, knee injury, groin injury, or inguinal hernias
Learn more:👉 Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose or Cobbler Pose)











