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Butterfly pose or Baddha Konasana or Titli asana

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In this practice

Key teachings

  • Hip opening principles
  • Inner thigh flexibility
  • Mindful stillness and breath awareness

Ideal for

  • Individuals seeking hip flexibility
  • Those with sedentary lifestyles
  • Beginners and all levels of practitioners

Lesson

Steps

  • Baddha Konasana (Butterfly Pose)
  • Gentle seated hip stretches
  • Breath awareness during static holds

Benefits

  • Increases hip flexibility and range of motion
  • Stretches inner thighs, groin, and knees
  • Calms the nervous system and reduces stress
  • Stimulates abdominal organs, ovaries, prostate gland, kidneys, and bladder
  • Relieves mild anxiety and fatigue
Baddha KonasanaButterfly PoseAsana

Practice summary

Level
all levels
Duration
5 minutes
Equipment
yoga matcushion or blanket (optional for hip support)blocks (optional for knee support)
Target areas
hipsinner thighsgroinpelvis
Energy
calming

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