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Buddha Konasana, also called butterfly asana, strengthens the thighs, waist and knees muscles. It is particularly beneficial for women, helps in menstrual cramps and pregnancy.

Buddha Konasana mainly works on the muscles of the thighs, waist and knees.
Highlights
- Get rid of stress and fatigue with butterfly posture
- Best yoga for women, do Buddha Konasan every day
- Make the body flexible in just 5 minutes, give the mind relaxed
Yoga is an invaluable part of the Indian tradition that not only helps in improving physical health, but also to bring stability mentally. It is considered a simple, cheap and natural remedy for lifestyle problems. One of the various asanas of yoga is a special and beneficial asana, it is also known as butterfly posture or butterfly poses. In this asana, the person sits with the soles of both legs and sits up slowly to the knees.
This asana is not only physical but also mentally effective. When you do Buddha Konasana, special attention is paid to meditation and deep breathing. This calms the mind and reduces feelings like stress, nervousness or restlessness. It can prove to be very useful for maintaining mental balance in today’s high speed lifestyle. According to the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, this asana is very beneficial for women, especially women. Buddha Konasana reduces cramps and discomfort during menstruation and strengthens the reproductive system. Pregnant women are advised to do this asana safely as it strengthens the thighs and waist muscles and can make the process of delivery easier.
However, it is necessary to adopt the right technique even when doing any yogasan konasana. If someone has injury or pain in the hips, knees or back, then he must consult a doctor or yoga specialist before doing this asana. Beginners should gradually and limit this asana, so that the body can get used to it and some kind of muscle stretch or injury can be avoided.
Vividha Singh is a journalist in News18 Hindi (News18). He has a Bachelor and Masters degree in journalism from Delhi University. She has been working in the field of journalism for 3 years. Currently News 18 …Read more
Vividha Singh is a journalist in News18 Hindi (News18). He has a Bachelor and Masters degree in journalism from Delhi University. She has been working in the field of journalism for 3 years. Currently News 18 … Read more