Bhadra is a Sanskrit word which means auspicious or gracious. This asana activates the Mooladhara chakra. The great Yoga saint Goraksha likes to sit in this yoga pose, and also known as Gorakshasana. Steps of Bhadrasana Yoga (Butterfly pose) First, sit on a yoga mat by stretching your leg and take the support of your hand by putting it beside your buttocks and relax by taking deep breaths. This pose is called Dandasana. Relaxation poses for sitting yoga asana. Now fold your legs and bring them close to each other. The sole of your feet should touch each other. Keep the ankles of your feet close to your anus as much as possible. Push your feet close to your body by holding it from your toe. Make sure your knee area touches the floor comfortably. If it's not then put a pillow below your both knees. The concept is to sit comfortably. Your spine should be erect and relaxed. Now relax your body. Now inhale and exhale slowly. Your breath should be “dirgha & sushma” which means slow and soundless. Do it for 4-5 minutes. Benefits of Bhadrasana Yoga (Butterfly pose) This asana is one of the best yoga for meditation, it helps to relax the brain. Asana helps to stabilize the body and mind. Strengthen your knee and hip joints, increase flexibility, and reduce the pain. It helps to reduce the strain and stress of the stomach. Best yoga asana in pregnancy if practiced under the supervision of a yoga expert. Increase the chances to have a normal delivery and thus prevent surgery. Helps to release the tension from the spinal cord. Keep your internal organs active like the liver, kidney, stomach, bladder, and prostate. This yoga is quite effective in preventing problems during the menstrual cycle, females can practice this from the 3rd day in their cycle. Reduce abdominal pain.