Pose De-construction (4) Bound Angle Pose: Baddha = bound, Kona = angle

Bound Angle Pose AKA Baddha Konasana

Step by Step as seen in YourYogaLaya

Step 1: Sit with your spine erect and legs spread straight out. Now bend your knees and bring your feet towards the pelvis. The soles of your feet should touch each other.

Step 2: Crab your feet tightly with your hands. You may place the hands underneath the feet for support. Make an effort to bring the heels as close to the genitals as possible.

Step 3: Take a deep breath in. Breathing out, press the thighs and knees down towards the floor. Make a gentle effort to keep pressing them downward.

Step 4: Now start flapping both the legs up and down like the wings of a butterfly. Start slow and gradually increase speed. Keep breathing normally throughout.

Step 5: As you exhale, gently release the posture. Straighten the legs out in front of you and relax.