What is Butterfly Pose?

Butterfly pose, or baddha konasana, is also referred to as bound angle or cobbler's pose. From a seated posture, the soles of the feet are brought to touch as the knees relax toward the floor. It's a helpful pose for urinary and women's reproductive health.

Instructions

• Sit with your legs stretched in front of you.
• Exhale and bring the soles of your feet together and toward your pelvis. Lightly grasp the outsides of your feet.
• Let your knees relax toward the floor.
• Breathe while holding the pose.

Cautions

• No known cautions.

Benefits of Butterfly Pose

• Opens the hips
• Relieves urinary disorders
• Relieves sciatica
• Promotes female reproductive health
• Calms the mind