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[[File:Baddha Koṇāsana-bound angleKonasana.jpgpng|thumb|right|''Baddha Konasana'']]'''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]].
==Effects==
* Stimulates abdominal organs, ovaries and prostate gland, bladder, and kidneys
* Stimulates the heart and improves general circulation
* Stretches the inner thighs, groins, and knees
* Helps relieve mild depression, anxiety, and fatigue
* Soothes menstrual discomfort and sciatica
* Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause
* Therapeutic for flat feet, high blood pressure, infertility, and asthma
* Consistent practice of this pose until late into pregnancy is said to help ease childbirth.
* Traditional texts say that Baddha Konasana destroys disease and gets rid of fatigue.<ref name="Effects"/>
== Etymology Related Asanas==* [[Padangushtasana]]* [[Virasana]]* [[Vriksasana]]
* It is best to avoid this asana if you have a knee injury.
* Do not practice this asana if you are menstruating.
* If you suffer from sciatica, sit on a pillow and practice this asana.
== Description Initial practice notes==Lowering your knees such that they sit flat on the floor can be difficult, especially if your knees are high, and your back is rounded. You can sit on a high support to make things easier until you get used to the asana. The support can be as high as one foot away from the floor.<ref name="Initial practice notes"/>
==References==
==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]
[[Category:Yoga]]
[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Ankles]]
[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Low blood pressure]]
[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Bronchitis]]
[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Broncho-pneumonia]]
[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Chest]]
[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Displacement of uterus]]
[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Flat foot]]
[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Hamstring muscles]]
[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Heels]]
[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Hernia]]
[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Hydrocele]]
[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Impotency]]
[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Kidneys]]
[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Knees]]
[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Labour pain]]
[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Menstrual disorders]]
[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Migraine]]
[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Prostates]]
[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Spermatorrhoea]]
[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Thrombosis of the legs]]
[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Urine Dribbling]]
[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Liver]]
[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Spleen]]
[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Pancreas]]
[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Intestines]]
[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Ovaries]]
[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Sterility]]