Posture du Papillon
Baddha Konasana
BAH-dah koh-NAH-sah-nah
Une ouverture de hanches qui etire les adducteurs et l'aine, ideale pour les personnes sedentaires.
Comment faire Posture du Papillon
- Asseyez-vous avec les plantes de pieds jointes
- Laissez les genoux tomber sur les côtes
- Tenez vos pieds ou vos chevilles
- Asseyez-vous bien droit et allongez la colonne vertebrale
- Utilisez les coudes pour presser doucement les genoux vers le sol
Benefits
- Opens the hips and stretches the inner thighs and groin
- Stimulates the abdominal organs, kidneys, and bladder
- Relieves mild depression, anxiety, and fatigue
- Improves circulation to the pelvic region
- Prepares the hips for seated meditation
Muscles Engaged
Modifications
- Place blocks or folded blankets under each knee for support if the stretch is too intense
- Sit on a folded blanket to elevate the hips and allow the knees to drop more easily
- Lean against a wall for back support during longer holds
Cautions
- Avoid with groin or knee injuries; do not force the knees down
- Use caution with sciatica; keep the spine upright rather than folding forward
- Those with sacroiliac joint issues should practice gently