This is a posture that we at YAHA like to use towards the beginning of our yoga sessions. It brings great benefits and eases us gently into our yoga session. Sputa Baddaha Konasana is an excellent preparatory pose for a number of postures, including the standing postures. It is also a great cooling down pose towards the end of class -when bound with straps the body moves more deeply into the posture but in a very relaxed manner.

BEGINNERS:- you could feel a strain in tight inner thighs, you may also feel strain in the knees, to relieve this discomfort bolsters can be used under your knees as shown in the picture. The posture can also be done without any bolsters if you are more advanced in your yoga . To enhance the posture we bring our hands up to the ceiling and then allow our arms to fall softly upon the floor above our head. If your shoulders are a little tight allow the arms to fall outwards instead of above the head.

BENEFITS:- Stimulates abdominal organs such as the ovaries, prostate glands, bladder, kidneys, intestines and colon. Stimulates the heart and improves general circulation Stretches the inner thighs, groin area and the knees. Helps relieve the symptoms of stress, mild depression, menstrual problems and helps ease the symptoms of menopause. The correct breath is very important when in this posture. A long slow exhalation and inhalation. The in breath expands the chest increasing oxygen flow into the lungs, The long slow exhalation allows the in breath deep into the abdomen and works the internal organs This is an excellent preparatory pose for birthing and also is good for fertility/conception if a woman is having difficulty falling pregnant. When bound it is often used as a neutralizing pose to allow the body to cool down and relax.It activates the Muladhara (Base charkra) and opens the Anahata (Heart chakra) thus connecting our lower chakras to our heart. It is a brilliant for heart opening and centring and releases stagnant emotions.