Sanskrit: Baddha Konasana
bah-dha ko-NAH-sah-nah
Benefits
Stretches inner thighs and groins
Stimulates kidneys, bladder, prostate and ovaries
Relieves anxiety and fatigue
Standard Cues
Sit with your legs stretched in front of you.
Bend your legs and bring the soles of your feet together, close to your groin.
Hold on to the outsides of your feet.
Lengthen your spine upward with an inhale.
Bend forward with an exhale and release your torso toward the floor. Relax your neck.
Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.
Rise with an inhale.
Short Cues and options
Keep neck in line with spine
Draw heels close to groin
Do not force knees toward floor
Precautionary Warnings
Avoid this pose if you have a knee or groin injury.