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While #sitting in this pose, you #stretch the #shoulders, lower back, groin & inner thighs. It improves your seated #posture & is extremely helpful for #women in menstruation & for relieving symptoms of #menopause. The #pose stimulates & strengthens abdominal organs like heart, kidneys, liver, uterus & ovaries, prostate, bladder, etc. Consistent #practice of the “#Butterflypose” (without the forward bend)* until late into #pregnancy is said to help ease childbirth.

Benefits:
-Stretches #lowerback, inner thighs, groins & knees
-Soothes menstrual discomfort & sciatica, helps relieve symptoms of menopause
-Helps relieve mild depression, anxiety & fatigue
-Therapeutic for flat feet, high blood pressure, infertility & asthma

How To:
1) From a seated position, gently bring the soles of your feet together. Bring your heels as close to your pelvis as you comfortably can. Let your #knees drop open to both sides. It’s important to allow your knees to drop open only as far as they will go. Hold your feet/ankles.

2) For a #basic Butterfly pose, #sit up straight. If you can’t feel your "sit bones" on the ground, lean forward slightly. Extend the length of your entire #spine through the crown of your head. Gaze softly straight ahead & hold the pose for up to 5 minutes with a rhythm of continuous deep breaths & exhalations.

3) To deepen the stretch on your neck & shoulders, #relax your #head & let it drop to face the chest.

4) Another variation would be to round the #back, bringing the forehead towards the toes, relaxing the #neck & resting your head on your hands or on the floor (with both arms stretched out, away from you).

*Under expert supervision only; please consult your physician before attempting the pose/stretch

[References: workouttrends.com, yogajournal.com, yogaoutlet.com, mindbodygreen.com] #Sunday #Stretch

I struggled with Parivrtta Upavistha Konasana; Revolved Open Angle Seated Forward Bend for quite awhile. It was tough for me as my spine is not bendy, twisting poses were killers. I couldn't lift my heart enough & was always sinking forward. Very happy to be able to see improvements in this pose! ☺️
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This pose is a deep, seated twist that stretches the whole body, and strengthens your legs and core. It's a powerful variation of the forward fold. It deepens the stretch to the hamstrings and spine, while providing all of the benefits of a spinal twist. A spinal twist massages and stimulates your digestive organs, which aids digestion. It is also known to be therapeutic for headaches and insomnia.