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Friday, April 25, 2014

Baddha Konasana







Position : Dandasana

Practice :
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  • Bend the knees and bring the soles of the the feet together at a comfortable distance from the body with the outer edges of feet resting on the mat.
  • Bring the feet as close to the perineum/groin is possible.
  • Bring the hands to hold onto the feet or hook the big toes from the index and middle finger.
  • Press the soles of your feet together as your knees drop open to both sides as far as it is naturally comfortable.
  • While exhaling, slowly bend forward from the root of your waist region as much as possible and drop your head, stay as long as possible with the normal breathing.
  • While inhaling, slowly come back to the starting position.
 
Benefits :

  • Recommended for menstrual disorders and menopause problems.
  • Therapeutic asana for sciatica, flat foot and infertility.
  • Stimulates the abdominal organs, ovaries, prostate gland, bladder and kidneys. Helps to reduce anxiety and fatigue.
  • Strengthens and improves flexibility to inner thighs, groins & knees.

 Precautions :

  • People with groin, knee and low back injury should avoid this exercise.
  • People with high blood pressure, heart related problems should not practice this posture.



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