Reclining
Bound Angle Pose
Starting
in Baddha Konasana or butterfly pose, sit on exhale and lower your back torso
toward the floor, first leaning on your hands for balance. Once you are leaning
back on your forearms, bring your torso all the way to the floor, supporting
your head and neck on a blanket roll, bolster or block. Also prop two blankets underneath your knees
as shown. Place arms, palms up laying on
the ground next to your body. The natural tendency in this pose is to push the
knees toward the floor in the belief that this will increase the stretch of the
inner thighs and groins.
Stay
in this pose for one minute. Gradually extend your stay anywhere from five to
10 minutes. To come out, use your hands to press your thighs together, then
roll over onto one side and push yourself away from the floor, head trailing
the torso.
Benefits:
Opens
your abdomen, chest and pelvic region and the areas most often restricted by
the way you normally sit and stand, by the shape of the chairs you use, or your
car seats. But, mentally and emotionally, it facilitates a deep opening, with
support and safety, leaving you with a feeling of calm, peace and tranquility.
