Yoga Poses & Exercises – Baddha Konasana (Butterfly Pose)

Dr. Manali explains the Baddha Konasana Pose and its benefits in pregnancy especially for your back and hip muscles

Get both your legs in the butterfly position, interlock your fingers and hold your toes. As you are in connection with your breath, raise both your legs up and down.

Remember, not to stop breathing. And continue breathing as you repeat this movement, 10 to 15 times.

Badhakonasana or the butterfly pose helps to stretch the adductor muscles. It helps to lengthen the hip muscles and the back muscles. It helps in the process of digestion and it helps to stretch the peritoneum and your pelvic floor muscles.