'''Baddha Konasana''' (BAH-dah koh-NAH-sah-nah[needs IPA]; Sanskrit: बद्धकोणासन ; IAST: baddhakoṇāsana), Bound Angle Pose, or Cobbler Pose (after the typical sitting position of Indian cobblers when they work) is an [[Asanas]].
== Etymology Technique==# Sit in an erect position on a flat surface and stretch your legs out.# Exhale and bend you’re both knees to touch both soles together.# While pressing your heals close together try bringing your heals closer to pelvis area.# Now grab your big toe of each foot with your thumb and index finger and the middle finger.# Never try to force your knee towards the floor, instead, let your head of thigh bone move towards the floor. This will make your knees to move towards floor naturally.# You can also move your knees up and down like the wings of a butterfly to increase the range of your hip mobility without putting unnecessary constant pressure on your hip joint.# Maintain the position for 1-5 minutes and then inhale and lift your knees away from the floor and straighten your legs back in their original position.<ref name="Technique"/>
The name comes from the Sanskrit words baddha (बद्ध, baddha) meaning "bound", kona (कोण, koṇa) meaning "angle" or "split", and Asana (आसन, Āsana) meaning "posture" or "seat".==Technique in pictures/animation==
== Description ==
From sitting position with both the legs outstretched forward==Effects==* Stimulates abdominal organs, ovaries and prostate gland, bladder, hands by and kidneys* Stimulates the sides, palms resting on heart and improves general circulation* Stretches the groundinner thighs, fingers together pointing forwardgroins, the legs are hinged at the and knees so * Helps relieve mild depression, anxiety, and fatigue* Soothes menstrual discomfort and sciatica* Helps relieve the soles symptoms of the menopause* Therapeutic for flat feet meet. The legs are grasped at the ankles , high blood pressure, infertility, and folded more asthma* Consistent practice of this pose until the heels reach the perineum. The knees remain on the ground, the body erect and the gaze in front. The asana late into pregnancy is held before coming back said to the starting positionhelp ease childbirth. The thighs are stretched with care* Traditional texts say that Baddha Konasana destroys disease and gets rid of fatigue.<ref name="Effects"/>
== Benefits Related Asanas==* [[Supta Padangusthasana]]* [[Virasana]]* [[Vriksasana]]
It is a strong groin- and hip-opener and one of the few asanas that can be practiced comfortably soon after eating as long as the head is not rested on the floor. The asana is specially recommended for those suffering from urinary disorders. The pelvis, the abdomen and the back are stimulated by a plentiful blood supply.==Special requisites==
It relieves sciatic pain and prevents hernia. If practised regularly, it relieves pain and heaviness in ==Initial practice notes==Lowering your knees such that they sit flat on the testicles. For womenfloor can be difficult, coupled with Sarvangasanaespecially if your knees are high, it checks irregular menses and helps your back is rounded. You can sit on a high support to make things easier until you get used to the ovaries to function properlyasana. Regular practise of this asana may The support can be beneficial for as high as one foot away from the lumbar region, flat feet, high blood pressure, infertility and asthmafloor.<ref name="Initial practice notes"/>
== Precautions References==
While doing the asana, take care that<references> <ref name="Technique">[http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/anantasana-how-to-do-and-what-are-its-benefits/#HowToDoTheAnantasana "Methodology of Baddha Konasana"]</ref>
*This asana should be avoided in case of Groin or knee injury<ref name="Initial practice notes">[http://www.*Be careful while bending if you suffer from High blood pressure or any cardiac problems.*Be slow and careful while doing the asana as in almost all the yoga asanas, as being quick is not what is called for in any yogic Asanas.*Baddha Konasana should be avoided by ladies if menstruating or should be performed under guidance of a yoga expert during those daysstylecraze.com/articles/baddha-konasana-butterfly-pose-cobbler-pose/#Beginner’sTips "Beginers tips"]</ref>
<ref name="Effects">[https://www.yogajournal.com/poses/bound-angle-pose "Benefits"]</ref>
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==External Links==
* [http://www.cnyhealingarts.com/2010/10/15/the-health-benefits-of-baddha-konasana-bound-angle-pose/ Baddha Konasana on cnyhealingarts.com]
* [https://www.doyouyoga.com/the-holistic-benefits-of-bound-angle-pose-46231/ Baddha Konasana on doyouyoga.com]
* [https://www.sarvyoga.com/baddha-konasana-bound-angle-pose-steps-and-benefits/ Baddha Konasana on sarvyoga.com]
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