Butterfly with Side Bend

Pārśva Baddha Koṇāsana

Butterfly with Side Bend
⇄ both sides
CategorySeated & Forward Folds TypeStretch LevelBeginner Hold30 sec MusclesHips, Back, Core BreathingBreathe into your open side

A variation of: Butterfly Pose

How to do it

  1. EnterSitting in Butterfly Pose, lower one forearm to the floor beside your hip. Sweep the other arm out to the side and overhead.
  2. HoldKeep both sit bones heavy and your knees wide. Lengthen your upper side from your hip to your fingertips.
  3. ExitInhale to come up and switch sides.

Benefits

A side stretch with the hips open.

Cautions

  • Groin injuries

This site is for general information and is not medical advice. If you have pain, an injury, a chronic condition, or are pregnant, check with a qualified professional before practicing.

Where it appears

  • Path to Lotus 30 min · Advanced · voice-guided in the app subscription

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