Yin Yoga Poses | Reclined Butterfly

In this practice

Key teachings

• Mindfulness and presence
• Surrender and acceptance
• Targeting connective tissue
• Emotional release through hip opening

Ideal for

• Individuals with tight hips
• Those seeking stress relief and relaxation
• Beginners to Yin Yoga
• Anyone looking to release emotional tension

Lesson

Instructions

Yin Yoga Poses | Reclined Butterfly

Reclined butterfly is one of my absolute favorite yoga poses. And when we practice it in yin yoga by holding it for 2-10 minutes at a time, there’s almost nothing better😇

Reclined butterfly benefits the mind and body in many different ways. For one, it is an amazing hip opener, perfect if you tend to have tight hips or if you sit in a chair for most of your day. We tend to store a lot of emotions and unwanted energy in our hips, so by opening them, it helps us release and let go of that energy. Reclined butterfly is also great if you are looking to relax and become more grounded. This is one of my go to poses whenever I may be feeling stressed or anxious. This pose also provides a great stretch to the groin and adductors.

To perform this yin yoga pose, all you need to do is lie flat on your back and bring the soles of your feet together. From there you can let your hands rest by your sides, or have one hand on your heart and the other on your belly.

Steps

• Reclined Butterfly (Supta Baddha Konasana)
• Deep passive stretching
• Mindful breath awareness

Benefits

• Deep hip opening
• Emotional release and stress reduction
• Enhanced relaxation and grounding
• Increased flexibility in hips and inner thighs
• Calms the nervous system