How to Baddha Konasana - Bound Angle Yoga Pose/Asana

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[Music] hello beautiful souls and welcome back to Lil Yogi alley I am Ali and today we're delving into the graceful and ground in round angle pose also known as basa grab your props maybe that bolster a block a cozy blanket or maybe a pillow as we explore these modifications to make this pose as accessible and comfortable for everybody let's dive into setting up the props let's create that supportive space for everybody so whether you have a bolster place that behind you maybe a block or simply get a cozy blanket and have it within reach these props will help us find comfort and ease in banasa especially if you have tight hips or lower back sensitivity let's begin begin in a seated position with your legs extended forward to the top of the mat bend your knees and bring the soles of your feet together allowing gently your knees to drop to the sides and use your hands as support if you need to now use your props to support your unique needs you can use the blocks by placing them under your thighs or your knees on each side creating less tension on the stretch in the hips you can also use the block to sit on to elevate the lumber spine or you can use your bolster behind you for some Lumber support feel free to adjust as necessary to find your sweet spot badic and asna can be adapted for everyone if your knees are sensitive support them with a blanket if your hips feel tight gently press the knees down with your hands or prop them up with additional blocks remember this practice is about honoring your body and finding the variation that serves you the best let's take a moment to acknowledge those dealing with hip pain sciatica or lower back discomfort banasa is known for its therapeutic benefits common research suggests that this pose may help alleviate sciatic pain and promote flexibility in the hips providing relief for those experiencing discomfort in these areas coming back to your seated pose let's remember to keep the hands on the feet and your spine long and straight to begin with as we slowly settle into the POS let's explore the mariad of its benefits this pose stimulates the abdominal organs improves circulation enhances flexibility in the inner thighs and groins moreover it's known to calm the mind and relieve stress making it perfect addition to our meditation practice as we begin to gently fold forwards in our ban ASA we may find that it stimulates our abdominal organs such as kidneys bladder and ovaries this stimulation can improve digestion and Aid in the detoxification process the compression and release created in the abdominal region during this pose may help massage and tone the organs promoting overall Digestive Health the primary action of banasa is the opening of the hips particularly the inner thighs and groins this sustained stretching helps release tensions in these areas promoting flexibility and strong tension release over time regular practice of this ASA can lead to increased range of motion in the hips contributing to improved overall flexibility and ease of movement the meditative aspect of bakan asna combined with conscious breathing has a calming effect on the mind as we surrender into the pose there's a release of physical and mental tension this Calon influences not just monetary studies suggest that regular practice of yoga poses with a meditative Focus can have a positive impact on long-term Stress Management and finally banasa encourages relaxation by targeting areas where stress often and manifests such as the hips lower back the forward fold allows us for a gentle release of tension in the groins providing relief from stress accumulated throughout the day the meditative quality of the pose further AIDS in promoting a sense of tranquility and mental Peace by understanding these detailed internal benefits we can appreciate how bakan asna contributes to the overall well-being on a physical mental and emotional level this is not just a stretch or a posture it is a holistic practice that nurtures the body from the inside out fostering a harmonious balance between physical health and mental Serenity to exit banasa we're going to release our head gently start walking the hands up and press the body back to balance back to Center maybe taking a nice deep breath just naturally before we open our eyes again in natural seated [Music] position taking a short moment to let go of the feeling of banasa to allow the body to settle back into its natural breath as we conclude our journey in bakan nasna take a moment here to Express gratitude for the Stillness you've cultivated today thank yourself for dedicating this time to honor your body and your mind if you have found value in today's practice don't forget to like and share it with others on their yoga Journey until next time may your practice be filled with of gratitude namaste