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| − | '''Baddha Samakonasana''' | + | '''Baddha Samakonasana''' is an Asanas. It is translated as Bound Equal Angle Pose from Sanskrit. the name of this pose comes from '''baddha''' meaning '''bound''', '''sama''' meaning '''same, equal''', '''kona''' meaning '''angle''', and '''asana''' meaning '''posture''' or '''seat'''. |
| + | ==Technique== | ||
| + | # Begin in Dandasana / Staff Pose. | ||
| + | # Come into Prasarita Padottanasana / Wide-Legged Forward Bend. | ||
| + | # Slowly open your legs as wide as you can, try to make your legs perpendicular to your pelvis. | ||
| + | # Reach your right arm behind your back and place your palm on your left thigh. | ||
| + | # Bend a little forward and then sit up straight for a few seconds. | ||
| + | # Now reach your left arm behind your back, crossing your right elbow and place your palm on your right thigh. | ||
| + | # Again, bend a little forward and then sit up straight for a few seconds. | ||
| + | # Make sure your arms are tightly locked. | ||
| + | # Close your eyes or gaze at the tip of your nose and stay in this pose for as long as you can.<ref name="Technique"/> | ||
| − | + | ==Effects== | |
| + | * Calms the mind. | ||
| + | * Stretches the hamstrings, groins, hips and spine. | ||
| + | * Strengthens the back. | ||
| + | * Stimulates the abdominal organs. | ||
| + | * Recommended for people with sciatic pain and arthritis. | ||
| + | ==Related Asanas== | ||
| + | * [[Adho Mukha Svanasana]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==Special requisites== |
| + | * Anyone suffering from lower back, knee or hip injuries. | ||
| + | * Avoid during pregnancy. | ||
| + | ==Initial practice notes== | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
<references> | <references> | ||
| − | <ref name=" | + | <ref name="Technique">[https://365dayspact.wordpress.com/2017/07/22/baddha-samakonasana-bound-equal-angle-pose-stretching-is-good-for-you/ "Methodology"]</ref> |
</references> | </references> | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | * [https://365dayspact.wordpress.com/2017/07/22/baddha-samakonasana-bound-equal-angle-pose-stretching-is-good-for-you/ Baddha Samakonasana on 365dayspact.wordpress.com] | ||
[[Category:Yoga]] | [[Category:Yoga]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:33, 1 November 2018
Baddha Samakonasana is an Asanas. It is translated as Bound Equal Angle Pose from Sanskrit. the name of this pose comes from baddha meaning bound, sama meaning same, equal, kona meaning angle, and asana meaning posture or seat.
Contents
Technique
- Begin in Dandasana / Staff Pose.
- Come into Prasarita Padottanasana / Wide-Legged Forward Bend.
- Slowly open your legs as wide as you can, try to make your legs perpendicular to your pelvis.
- Reach your right arm behind your back and place your palm on your left thigh.
- Bend a little forward and then sit up straight for a few seconds.
- Now reach your left arm behind your back, crossing your right elbow and place your palm on your right thigh.
- Again, bend a little forward and then sit up straight for a few seconds.
- Make sure your arms are tightly locked.
- Close your eyes or gaze at the tip of your nose and stay in this pose for as long as you can.[1]
Effects
- Calms the mind.
- Stretches the hamstrings, groins, hips and spine.
- Strengthens the back.
- Stimulates the abdominal organs.
- Recommended for people with sciatic pain and arthritis.
Related Asanas
Special requisites
- Anyone suffering from lower back, knee or hip injuries.
- Avoid during pregnancy.
