Category Archives: Baddha Konasana

On Yoga: A Home Practice: Home practice: 1/29/12

… (1 leg 5x each side, both legs 5x with 15 sec holds at 2 in from floor) Bharadvajasana I Navasana (90 sec) Bharadvajasana II Baddha Konasana Eka Hasta Bhujasana swing to Eka Pada Koundiyanasana II Sarvangasana … Continue reading

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Ashtanga as Tapasya, or why yoga should hurt you « The …

Which of us hasn't had a teacher stand on us in Baddha Konasana ? What about that last little stretch in Marichyasana D or Supta Kurmasana? And, judging from the noise folks make in Kapotasana, I suspect it isn't exactly … Continue reading

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Foot Binding « The Beauty of Everyday Things

So I did this new variation on the practice that I learned from Sarah Durney in Philly where I practice first up to baddha konasana , and then 2nd up to vrischikasana (scorpion thingie balancing on your forearms). But I skip all … Continue reading

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Garba through Upavistha K

I can’t really be bothered to list the poses. Last clip for the day. It’s just to show the lotus swing back into handstand, which unfortunately doesn’t quite fit in the frame. Continue reading

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Day 26. Chakras « winstonyoga

Malasana – Garland Pose. Gomukhasana – Cow Face Pose. Eka Pada Rajakapotasana – Pigeon Pose. Baddha Konasana – Bound Angle Pose. Upavistha Konasana – Open Angle Pose. Samakonasana – Straddle Split … Continue reading

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Manduka Cotton Yoga Strap

I have found that having the 8' Manduka provides greater versatility, particularly with performing certain restorative postures such as bound supta baddha konasana . Furthermore, my favorite old strap was one made by Gaiam, … Continue reading

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Yoga in the Dragon's Den: The use of cheat sheets in learning …

Specifically, before I begin my practice in the morning, I spend about 20 to 30 breaths in a modified version of Baddha Konasana : Instead of bringing my feet all the way to my groin, I bring my feet together about a forearm's … Continue reading

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Yoga in the Dragon's Den: The use of cheat sheets in learning …

Specifically, before I begin my practice in the morning, I spend about 20 to 30 breaths in a modified version of Baddha Konasana : Instead of bringing my feet all the way to my groin, I bring my feet together about a forearm's … Continue reading

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Supta Baddha Konasana Variation | LIM Yoga Blog

Supta baddha konasana , or reclined bound angle pose, ranks high on their list for savasana. Mine, too. It's also my top pick for a mid-day break. For five to ten minutes, I lie in repose with props tucked under my head, torso, … Continue reading

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My Yoga Blog: Yoga-expo, planning my first rishi session

These 10 poses I want to hold for 50 breaths or 4 min: 1. dandasana (lol) 2. paschimottanasana A 3. ardha baddha padma paschimottanasana 4. Janu sirsasana A 5. marichyasana A 6. marichyasana C 7. baddha konasana A … Continue reading

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