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Prenatal Yoga Poses | Baddha Konasana | Bound Angle

April 28, 2014

This weeks Prenatal Pose is Bound Angle, or as some of our mama’s of preschoolers may know it as “Butterfly”. Create space through your pelvis, open your hips and relax in this posture connecting with your deep breath.

Asana (Sanskrit)

Baddha Konasana

Posture (English)

Bound Angle

Description / Explanation

  • In a seated position bring the soles of the feet together
  • Bring the feet in towards the pelvis
  • Let the knees rest towards the floor

Benefits

  • Tones kidneys
  • Tones pelvis
  • Creates space in the pelvic floor
  • Relieves compression through the vagina and anus
  • Strengthens low back

Contraindications

If the expectant mother has any knee or hip discomfort ensure she uses props to assist in supporting the body.

Notes

 

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