Bound Angle Pose

Baddha Konasana, Cobbler's Pose or Butterfly ~ Whatever you call this pose, it has many benefits.

Benefits:

• Improves blood circulation

• Improves hip flexibility

• Relives insomnia and fatigue

• Stretches your inner thighs, knees and groins

• It stimulates your abdominal organs

• Reduces your stress and anxiety

How to get there:

1. Sit up straight

2. Now bend your knees bringing the soles of the feet to each other

3. Allow the knees to drop off to either side

4. Hold onto your feet as if you are opening a book

5. Hold this position for 3-4 minutes.

Precautions:

• Avoid practicing this pose if you’ve knee or groin injury

Source

Bound Angle Pose: Steps, Benefits & Precautions – YogaHolism