Bound Angle
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Benefits
Bound Angle Pose, or Cobbler's Pose, is a seated hip opener that stretches the inner thighs, groins, and knees. It stimulates abdominal organs, improves circulation, calms the mind, and can soothe menstrual discomfort.
Practice Guide
Sit tall on the floor (Staff Pose). Bend your knees and bring the soles of your feet together, allowing knees to drop open to the sides.
Bring heels as close to your groin as comfortable. Hold onto your feet, ankles, or shins with your hands.
Sit upright with a long spine (use blanket under hips if needed to tilt pelvis forward).
Gently encourage knees towards floor using outer hip muscles (do not force). Option: Fold forward from hips with long spine, resting elbows on inner thighs or floor.
Hold, breathe deeply into hips/groin. Exit: Inhale, lift torso (if folded), use hands to gently bring knees together, extend legs.
Modifications
Sit on edge of folded blanket to tilt pelvis.
Place blocks/blankets under outer thighs/knees for support.
Hold ankles/shins instead of feet.
Maintain upright spine instead of folding forward.
Practice reclined version (Supta Baddha Konasana).
Safety Notes
⚠Groin or knee injury (use ample support, avoid if painful)
⚠Sciatica (if external rotation aggravates)
Anatomy
Muscles Targeted
Muscles Stretched
What's Next?
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✨ Maya's Tips
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