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Bhadrasana

भद्रासन / Gracious Pose | Butterfly Pose

September 23, 2024

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Introduction to the Asana

The Sanskrit name is derived from Bhadra (भद्रा) meaning gracious, auspicious or blessed and āsana (आसन) meaning posture or seat.

Benefits
  • Increases the flexibility in the hips
  • Improves mobility in the joints of the knee, ankles, sacral, and hips.
  • Enhances the functioning of the reproductive and abdominal organs.
  • Release Varicose veins.
Steps to perform the Asana: Bhadrasana
  • Sit straight with legs fully stretched straight in front.
  • Now, keeping the legs in contact with the floor, bend the knees bringing the soles of the feet together with your toes pointing outward.
  • Try to pull the feet to bring the heels as close to the body as possible.
  • Widen the thighs and lower the knees until they touch the floor.
  • Once this position is secured, interlock the fingers of the hands on the feet gripping the feet firmly
  • Stretch the spine erect and gaze straight ahead.
  • Hold the position as long as you can.
  • Release & return to starting position.
Common Misalignments / (Mistakes)
  • Having the back and shoulders rounded, not erect.
Contraindication / Cautions
  • Avoid in case of suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Any type of injury or surgery in the knee, ankle, or hip.
  • Avoid in case of swelling or pain in the hip.
Additional Details :
  • Another Name of Asana (1)Baddha Konasana
  • Another Name of Asana (2)Cobbler Pose
  • Another Name of Asana (3)Bound Angle Pose
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