Butterfly Yoga Pose Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Adductors
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Adductors
- Secondary Muscles
- Adductor Brevis, Adductor Longus, Adductor Magnus, Pectineous, Sartorius, Biceps Brachii
- Intensity
- low
- Category
- stretching
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 2.5
- Alternate Names
- Bound Angle Pose
How to: Butterfly Yoga Pose
- Sit on the floor with your legs stretched out in front.
- Bend your knees and bring the soles of your feet together, letting your knees drop to the sides.
- Hold your feet with your hands and gently press your knees towards the ground.
- Keep your spine straight, and lean forward slightly while breathing deeply.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning too far forward without supporting your back.
- Holding the pose without breathing deeply.
- Forcing the knees to the ground.
Modifications
- Place cushions under your knees for support.
- Perform the pose while seated on a chair if you have difficulty reaching the floor.
Tips
- Keep your back straight while leaning forward.
- Breathe deeply and hold the position to feel the stretch.
- Avoid forcing your knees toward the ground; relax into the stretch.
Butterfly Yoga Pose Alternatives
Tags
thighs
flexibility
stretching
yoga
hips
relaxation