Seated Hip Opening • Beginner
Baddha Konasana
Bound Angle Pose
About Baddha Konasana
Baddha Konasana brings soles together, encouraging inner thighs to release gently.
How to Perform Baddha Konasana
- Sit in Dandasana.
- Bend knees and draw heels toward pelvis.
- Press soles together and let knees open wide.
- Hold feet or ankles, lengthen spine on inhale, soften hips on exhale.
- Hold for 5-10 breaths.
Key Benefits
- Stimulates abdominal organs and kidneys.
- Stretches inner thighs and groins.
- Helps relieve fatigue.
Breathing Guidance
Inhale to sit tall; exhale to release gripping in hips.
Precautions & Safety
Never force knees down with hands; support thighs with blocks if needed.
Tips for Beginners
Sit on a folded blanket so hips are higher than knees.