Baddha-kona-asana – The Restrained Angle Pose
The Sanskrit word baddha means a bond, chain, caught or restrained. The word pada means foot, and kona means corner or angle therefore this is the restrained-foot-angle posture.
Instructions:
1. Sit at the ground with the legs collectively and prolonged directly out in front. Keep the lower back directly, shoulders degree and head directly. Place the arms, fingers down, flat on pinnacle of the thighs then inhale deeply.
2. Exhale and bend the knees drawing the ft closer to the torso.
3. Place the soles of the ft collectively, clasp the arms over the ft interlocking the arms pulling the ft nearer and putting the heels towards the perineum. The outer side and small toe of every foot have to contact the ground.
4. Lower the knees to the ground and maintain the lower back directly. Use the elbows to press down at the thighs if essential to carry the calves and knees to the ground. Hold the posture respiration lightly via the nostrils.
5. Release the posture and take a seat down with the legs prolonged out and arms at the thighs.
Note:
Regular exercise of the baddhakona-asana stretches the knees and stimulates move withinside the legs. It have to be practiced often till one is snug sitting withinside the padma-asana. The principal regions of the frame which can be stimulated, except the legs, are the stomach, pelvis and decrease lower back. It is stated to maintain the kidneys, prostate and bladder healthy. The baddha-konasana is one of the few postures that can be practiced comfortably soon after eating.
Benefits of Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose):
- It stretches the groin and internal thighs.
- Increases the power of knees, ankles, ft and hips. Opens pelvic region.
- Best prenatal workout and relieves menstrual issues.
- Especially useful in urinary disorders.
- Cut down the anxiety from the groin element and hole up the hips and internal thighs.
- Beneficial for the lumbar region.
- Useful in flat ft, excessive blood pressure.
- Very useful in infertility and asthma.
Repetitions:
Hold the posture from thirty seconds to two minutes depending on comfort. Repeat two or three times.
