Baddha Konasana
Baddha Konasana (pronounced BAH-dah koh-NAH-sah-nah)[1] (Template:Lang-sa; IAST: Baddha Koṇāsana), known in English as Bound Angle Pose,[2] is a Hatha Yoga asana.
Baddha Konasana is also known as the Cobbler Pose after the typical sitting position of Indian cobblers.[3]
Etymology
The name comes from the Sanskrit words Baddha (बद्ध, Baddha) meaning "bound", Kona (कोण, Koṇa) meaning "Angle" or "Split",[4] and Asana (आसन, Āsana) meaning "posture" or "seat".[5]
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 cann 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,[6] Cobbler's Pose in Lying Position, supta (सुप्त) meaning "supine" or "reclining".
See also
References
- ^ Budilovsky, Joan; Adamson, Eve (2000). The complete idiot's guide to yoga (2 ed.). Penguin. p. 196. ISBN 9780028639703. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
- ^ "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.
Further reading
- Iyengar, B. K. S. (1 October 2005). Illustrated Light On Yoga. HarperCollins. ISBN 9788172236069. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
- Saraswati, Swami Satyananda (1 August 2003). Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha. Nesma Books India. ISBN 9788186336144. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
- Saraswati, Swami Satyananda (January 2004). A Systematic Course in the Ancient Tantric Techniques of Yoga and Kriya. Nesma Books India. ISBN 9788185787084. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
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