Badhakoṇāsana
Baddaha means caught or restrained.
Technique:
Sit on the floor with legs stretched straight in the front.
Bend the knees and bring the feet closer to trunk.
Bring the toes and heels together and catching the feet near toes, bring the heels closer till they touch the root of the thighs. Press the thighs untill they touch the floor.
Interlock the fingers and catch feet firmly, stretch the spine straight and look straight ahead or at the top of the nose.
Stay in this pose as long as you can.
Place the elbows on the thighs and press them down. Breathe out, bend forward rest the head, then the nose and lastly chin on the floor.
Hold this pose from half a minute a minute with normal breathing.
Breathe in, rise the trunk from the floor.
Then release the feet straighten the legs and relax.
Effects
This pose is good for those suffering from urinary disorders. The pelvis, the abdomen and the back are stimulated. It keeps kidneys prostrate and urinary bladder healthy. It prevents pain of nerves in the pelvis area. It also prevents hernia and relieves pain and heaviness in testicles.
Coupled with Sarvāngāsana cycle, it helps women. It checks irregular menstrual periods, helps ovaries to function properly and reduces pain during delivery. It also cures varicose vein.
Along with Padmāsana and Veerāsana this āsana is recommended for Pranayama and meditation. For meditation the back should be straight and palms should be folded in front of the chest. This āsana can be practiced even after meals as long as the head is not rested on the floor.
Technique:
Sit on the floor with legs stretched straight in the front.
Bend the knees and bring the feet closer to trunk.
Bring the toes and heels together and catching the feet near toes, bring the heels closer till they touch the root of the thighs. Press the thighs untill they touch the floor.
Interlock the fingers and catch feet firmly, stretch the spine straight and look straight ahead or at the top of the nose.
Stay in this pose as long as you can.
Place the elbows on the thighs and press them down. Breathe out, bend forward rest the head, then the nose and lastly chin on the floor.
Hold this pose from half a minute a minute with normal breathing.
Breathe in, rise the trunk from the floor.
Then release the feet straighten the legs and relax.
Effects
This pose is good for those suffering from urinary disorders. The pelvis, the abdomen and the back are stimulated. It keeps kidneys prostrate and urinary bladder healthy. It prevents pain of nerves in the pelvis area. It also prevents hernia and relieves pain and heaviness in testicles.
Coupled with Sarvāngāsana cycle, it helps women. It checks irregular menstrual periods, helps ovaries to function properly and reduces pain during delivery. It also cures varicose vein.
Along with Padmāsana and Veerāsana this āsana is recommended for Pranayama and meditation. For meditation the back should be straight and palms should be folded in front of the chest. This āsana can be practiced even after meals as long as the head is not rested on the floor.
