Pose #7 for Women – Baddhakonasana

Contrary to popular belief – Baddhakonasana isn’t’Butterfly’ in Sanskrit.  Literally translated Baddhakonasana means Bound Angle Pose.  A lot of people call this the ‘Cobbler Pose’ as well.

Benefits:

• AWESOME FOR TENSION AND STRESS RELIEF.
• Stretches the thighs, groin, hip joint and knees.
• Great for relief from sciatica pain.
• Reduces menstrual discomfort.
• Great for keeping the hip joint flexible which helps in preparing the body for childbirth.

 

If you have a groin, hip joint or knee injury you may want to exercise caution when practicing this pose.

And here’s a video explaining the Baddhakonasana.