THITHALI ASANA

BUTTERFLY POSE

Another favorite asana of kids.Its fun to do asana.Though some kids find it difficult to do this initially because of tight inner thighs(groin)

(photo courtesy from book yoga education for children)

METHOD:

1. Sit with legs stretched in front.
2. Bend the knees and place the soles of both the feet together in such a way that they are close to the body.
3. Hold the foot with the hand interlocking the fingers.
4. Bring the knees down to the ground and then up.(this action looks like flying butterfly wings)

EFFECTS:

• Strectches inner thighs(groin)
• Brings mobility to hip joints.

NOTE:Initially some may find it difficult .They can start doing half Butterfly pose .ie, placing one foot above the other leg's thigh .