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Baddha Konasana (Template:Lang-sa; IAST: baddhakoṇāsana) Bound Angle Pose,^[1] or Cobbler Pose (after the typical sitting position of Indian cobblers when they work),^[2] is an asana.

Etymology

The name comes from the Sanskrit words baddha (बद्ध, baddha) meaning "bound", kona (कोण, koṇa) meaning "angle" or "split",^[3] and Asana (आसन, Āsana) meaning "posture" or "seat".^[4]

Description

From sitting position with both the legs outstretched forward, hands by the sides, palms resting on the ground, fingers together pointing forward, the legs are hinged at the knees so the soles of the feet meet. The legs are grasped at the ankles and folded more until the heels reach the perineum. The knees remain on the ground, the body erect and the gaze in front. The pose is held before coming back to the starting position. The thighs are stretched with care.

Benefits

It is a strong groin- and hip-opener and one of the few asanas that can be practiced comfortably soon after eating. Regular practise of this posture may be beneficial for the lumbar region, flat feet, high blood pressure, infertility and asthma.^{[citation needed]}

Variations

Supta Baddha Koṇāsana,^[5] Cobbler's Pose in Lying Position, supta (सुप्त) meaning "supine" or "reclining".

References

^ "Yoga Journal - Bound Angle Pose". Retrieved 2011-04-09.
^ Claire, Thomas (2003). Yoga for Men: Postures for Healthy, Stress-Free Living. Career Press. p. 170. ISBN 9781564146656. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
^ "Baddha Konasana A - AshtangaYoga.info". Retrieved 2011-04-11.
^ Sinha, S.C. (1 June 1996). Dictionary of Philosophy. Anmol Publications PVT. LTD. p. 18. ISBN 9788170412939. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
^ Bhagat (2004). Alternative Therapies. Jaypee Brothers Publishers. p. 40. ISBN 9788180612206. Retrieved 9 April 2011.

External links

Technique

[1] "Yoga Journal - Bound Angle Pose". Retrieved 2011-04-09.

[Claire2003-2] Claire, Thomas (2003). Yoga for Men: Postures for Healthy, Stress-Free Living. Career Press. p. 170. ISBN 9781564146656. Retrieved 9 April 2011.

[3] "Baddha Konasana A - AshtangaYoga.info". Retrieved 2011-04-11.

[Sinha1996-4] Sinha, S.C. (1 June 1996). Dictionary of Philosophy. Anmol Publications PVT. LTD. p. 18. ISBN 9788170412939. Retrieved 9 April 2011.

[Bhagat2004-5] Bhagat (2004). Alternative Therapies. Jaypee Brothers Publishers. p. 40. ISBN 9788180612206. Retrieved 9 April 2011.

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