… this asana promotes circulation around the pelvis and the front body (pelvis, belly, chest, and throat), Supta Baddha Konasana is often recommended for:
• women, in all stages of life
• supporting fertility
• pregnancy
• easing PMS symptoms
• easing menstrual cramps
• improving indigestion
• increasing flexibility in the inner hips/groins
In addition, Supta Baddha Konasana can be very grounding and soothing. It calms the sympathetic nervous system. You can practice this pose when you seek to:
• calm anxiety
• reduce stress
• soothe and comfort
• improve focus
• calm and clear a scattered mind
• reduce tension
• relieve headaches
I have just tried it to relief menstrual cramps and it is magic. 😉
How?
1. This pose requires a yoga strap and bolster (or folded blanket).
2. Begin in a seated position with your feet together.
3. Connect the strap in a wide loop.
4. Wrap the strap around the back (on the sacrum) and then wrap the other end around both feet so that they are pulled in close to the body and supported.
5. Then, use a bolster under the middle back to the head and lay back.
Once you get comfortable in this pose you won’t want to get out of it!
Namaste.