Butterfly Pose
April 12, 2010 by Courtney Chalfant
Filed under Christian Yoga Weekly Pose
Step By Step
- Sit with legs out straight. Inhale.
- Exhale, bend knees, pull heels toward the pelvis, drop knees out to the sides and press the soles of the feet together as if the bottoms of the feet are kissing.
- Bring heels as close to pelvis as comfortably as possible.
- Sit up straight; pubis in front and the tailbone in the back are equidistant from the floor.
- Firm the sacrum and shoulder blades against the back and lengthen the front torso through the top of the sternum.
Benefits
- Stretches the inner thigh and groins.
- Strengthens abdominal muscles.
- Stimulates abdominal organs, ovaries and prostate gland, bladder and kidneys.
- Stimulates the heart and improves general circulation.
- Helps relieve mild depression, anxiety and fatigue.
- Soothes menstrual discomfort and sciatica.
- Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause.
This is an excerpt from our guide to self-care, Christian Yoga: Restoration for Body and Soul.
