English name: Bound Angle Pose
Sanskrit name: Baddha Konasana
Sanskrit pronunciation: BAH-dah cone-AHS-ah-nah
Sanskrit meaning: Baddha = bound, Kona = angle
Type of pose: Seated
Level: Beginner
Targets: Hips
How to do this pose:
- From a seated position, bring the soles of your feet together and draw your heels into your groin.
- Hold onto your feet and root down through your sit bones.
- Draw your navel in and up, and knit your front ribs together.
- Sit upright with a straight spine, roll your shoulder blades down and back, and broaden your collarbones.
- Keep your neck long and gaze at the horizon in front of you.
Modifications you can try:
- Bring your feet farther away from your body.
Misalignments to be mindful of:
- Knees rising up too far due to lack of hip mobility.
- Back hunching over.
How To Do Bound Angle Pose + Modifications & Misalignments
