Butterfly Yoga Pose (Baddha Konasana in Sanskrit), also called Cobbler’s Pose , is a hip-opening fold where the soles of the feet touch and the knees fall wide. Practiced in Yin Yoga for minutes, the butterfly pose benefits include stretching inner thighs (adductors), easing the hips and lower back, and calming the nervous system. Baddha Konasana (Sanskrit: बद्धकोणासन; IAST: IAST: baddhakoṇāsana), Bound Angle Pose , [1] Butterfly Pose , [2] or Cobbler's Pose (after the typical sitting position of Indian cobblers when they work), [3] and historically called Bhadrasana, [4] Throne Pose , [4] is a seated asana in hatha yoga and modern yoga as exercise. Bhadrasana, also known as the Butterfly Pose or Gracious Pose , is a comfortable seated yoga posture that involves sitting with the soles of the feet together and the knees dropped to the sides. Beyond its physical attributes, People practice this pose as a foundation for meditation, breath control practices and to promote mental calmness. Butterfly Pose — a classic hip opener — can do a lot for you. Read on to learn about the benefits of Butterfly Pose and how this yoga pose can enhance your well-being.
