60 - 90 Mins
Hip Mobility through Thigh Rolling Out – Baddhakonasana Legs
Baddhakonasana and supta baddhakonasana hold a special place in asana vocabulary. It is an asana in itself, and also preparation for other asana that involve external rotation at the hips. Supta baddhakonasana is a foundational position for restorative and therapeutic asanas, and an essential element in a woman's practice
This is a beginner-level introduction to baddhakonasana and supta baddhakonasana.
Level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner
Duration: 60min
Props needed: a couple of blocks, access to a wall
This session is part of the Short Course Deep Dive into Baddhakonasana and Supta Baddhakonasana: for Physiological and Emotional Benefits (Short Course; Level: Experienced Beginner/ Beginner)
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Each of the seated asana positions (dandasana, virasana, baddhakonasana, padmasana) offers a distinct ‘base’ for sitting. Compare this to how we sit on a chair – the hips and the legs are held in only one position.This wide variety of ‘seats’, has the potential for a wide variety of ‘effects’. Baddhakonasana and supta baddhakonasana hold a special place in asana vocabulary. The baddhakona legs involve an external rotation of the femur (thigh bone).
Supta baddhakonasana is a foundational position for restorative and therapeutic asanas.
This is a beginner-level introduction to Baddhakonasana and supta baddhakonasana.
