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Yoga With Laura: Bound Angle Pose

Supine, or Reclining, Bound Angle Pose has many variations and names. It is also referred to as Butterfly, Cobbler’s Pose, or Baddha Koṇāsana. It is a reclining or laying down version of the seated position. It is a wonderful introductory pose to gently ease you into investigating your body’s limitations and goals.

Bound Angle allows for the opening of not only your hips and legs but also the front of your body. It can be used on its own, or in a series of yoga poses. I offer many yoga services as well, please check out my information page! Begin by relaxing deeply, really focus on your diaphragmatic breathing and experience its benefits, and find what you need to be supported properly in the guide below.

Sometimes it can be uncomfortable to be in such an open position as Supine Bound Angle Pose. GUESS WHAT?! That doesn’t mean you can’t achieve success with this position! Yoga positions are not a one-size-fits-all, and everyone’s body is unique.

I walk you through the process of getting into a bound angle pose in this article, as well as the partner video through my YouTube channel, and offer modifications to help you adjust this position and control the amount of openness happening throughout this position to fit your needs. If you are looking for a different type of modification or have questions, please contact me, I’d love to hear from you!

BENEFITS OF BOUND ANGLE POSE:

  • Decrease pain in the pelvic region, abdomen, back, hips, and groin
  • Help with conditions associated with pelvic floor dysfunction
  • Practicing with this near the end of pregnancy can aid with delivery
  • Combat chronic constipation, incontinence, etc
  • Combats fatigue
  • Assist with menopause symptoms
  • Decrease period cramping

HOW TO DO THE BOUND ANLGE POSE

Practice your diaphragmatic breathing with this posture 3x daily. Hold for 90 seconds at a time. This hold time is important for your body to transition and down-regulate. It may feel uncomfortable at first. Meet your body where it’s at and breathe through it.

Sometimes it can be uncomfortable to be in such an open position as Supine Bound Angle Pose. GUESS WHAT?! That doesn’t mean you can’t achieve success with this position! Yoga positions are not a one-size-fits-all, and everyone’s body is unique.

I walk you through the process of getting into a bound angle pose in this article, as well as the partner video through my YouTube channel, and offer modifications to help you adjust this position and control the amount of openness happening throughout this position to fit your needs. If you are looking for a different type of modification or have questions, please contact me, I’d love to hear from you!

BENEFITS OF BOUND ANGLE POSE: 

  • Decrease pain in the pelvic region, abdomen, back, hips, and groin 
  • Help with conditions associated with pelvic floor dysfunction 
  • Practicing with this near the end of pregnancy can aid with delivery 
  • Combat chronic constipation, incontinence, etc 
  • Combats fatigue 
  • Assist with menopause symptoms 
  • Decrease period cramping 

How To Practice Bound Angle Pose

Practice your diaphragmatic breathing with this posture 3x daily. Hold for 90 seconds at a time. This hold time is important for your body to transition and down-regulate. It may feel uncomfortable at first. Meet your body where it’s at and breathe through it.

bound angle pose

Bound Angle Pose: Step 1

Begin by sitting on a mat or the floor, and gently moving to a reclining position with your knees bent and your feet together touching the floor or mat. The next step asks you to open your hips, so just remember to place your feet at a comfortable distance for you, if that is lower or higher than my foot placement, that is okay! Everyone is on their own journey, and no one has the exact same path to the finish.

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Bound Angle Pose: Step 2 

Allow each knee to fall open to the side gently, like wings. Find a position that is comfortable for you to begin with, and remember to continue breathing through your movements. The further you reach, the more uncomfortable you may feel, but each day is progress and you will gain confidence and comfortability with these movements as you move along your journey. If you have trouble finding a comfortable position to begin, take a look at some modifications that can help you meet your body where it’s at.

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Bound Angle Pose: Modification 1 

For some people, it may be scary to have your legs, hips, and pelvic region this open. It may be slightly uncomfortable for your range of motion. Remember to always meet your body where it is at.

If you struggle to fully open your hips or pelvic area at first, you can work up to it but utilizing yoga blocks, or even stacked towels underneath your knees for extra support. This allows you to work up to the full stretch in time.

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Bound Angle Pose: Modification 2 

Some people have trouble reaching towards their ankles and bringing your feet closer towards your center can be a helpful modification. Utilize a belt or a yoga strap to help you reach your feet and pull them towards yourself.

Make sure that you remain relaxed throughout your back and shoulders with this modification, and just gently pull your feet and ankles towards your center.

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Bound Angle Pose: Modification 3

Similar to the above modification, this is ideal for people who do not struggle as much to reach their ankles while in the supine or reclining position. Bringing your feet closer to the center can help you to adjust this pose to your comfort level, remember to remain relaxed and focus on your breathing while holding your ankles to bring your feet closer to your center.

Did you enjoy the bound angle pose? For a full range of poses and stretches, with a multitude of modifications, check out the following resources! Use these to design an individualized, daily plan to build healthy movement into your life!

Pelvic Yoga Poses: 

VIDEO PLAYLIST: Pelvic Floor Yoga Poses (with MODIFICATIONS) 

GUIDE: Pelvic Yoga (with MODIFICATIONS)

Pelvic Floor Stretches: 

VIDEO PLAYLIST: Pelvic Floor Stretches (with MODIFICATIONS) 

GUIDE: Pelvic Stretches (with MODIFICATIONS)

If you have any questions about bound angle pose or pelvic floor health, you can book a FREE 20-minute consultation HERE.

Or, if you’d like to learn more about all things pelvic floor health and more, head over to Instagram! You can always reach out in the DM’s if you have any questions!

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