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Baddha konasana (Therapy)

बद्ध कोनासन / Bound angle pose

October 4, 2024

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Introduction to the Asana

The sanskrit name is derived from Baddha ( बद्ध) ,meaning “bound”, Koṇa (कोण) meaning “angle”, and Āsana (आसन), meaning “posture” or “seat”.

Benefits
  • Opens the hips
  • Prevents inguinal hernia
  • Improves joint mobility of the knees, ankles, sacral and hips
  • Enhances the functioning of the reproductive and abdominal organs along with the thyroid gland
Ailments Tackled
  • Helps in curing PCOD / PCOS
  • Cures hip joint pain
  • Helps to cure Sciatica pain
  • Prevents hernia & varicose veins
Steps to perform the Asana: Baddha konasana (Therapy)
  • Start by folding a blanket into a long, narrow strip, about the width of your yoga mat.
  • Place the folded blanket horizontally across your yoga mat, near the top edge.
  • Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.
  • Bend your knees and bring the soles of your feet together, allowing your knees to fall out to the sides.
  • Slide the folded blanket under your sit bones. This elevates your pelvis slightly and helps in maintaining the natural curve of your lower back.
  • Adjust the blanket as needed to ensure it supports your pelvis evenly.
  • Sit up tall with your spine lengthened. Engage your core muscles gently to support your lower back.
  • Allow your knees to drop towards the floor, creating a diamond shape with your legs.
  • Keep your feet close to your body, but not so close that you feel strain in your knees or hips.
  • Place your hands on your feet or ankles.
  • Use your hands to gently press down on your thighs, encouraging them to open further. Avoid using excessive force; the pressure should be gentle and controlled.
  • Take slow, deep breaths in this position, allowing your breath to guide you deeper into the stretch.
  • Hold the pose for 30 – 60 seconds or longer if it feels comfortable and beneficial for you.
  • Gently release the pose and sit in a Sukhasana (crossed leg position).
Key Alignment Points
  • Ensure that your pelvis is in a neutral position, neither tilted too far forward nor backward.
  • Avoid forcing the knee downwards if you feel discomfort or strain.
Common Misalignments / (Mistakes)
  • Rounding the back
Contraindication / Cautions
  • Avoid in case of suffering from arthritis
  • Avoid in Tenderness, misalignment, swelling or pain in the hips
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