Baddha Konasana

[6] The name Baddha Konasana is relatively recent, but the pose is medieval, as the meditation seat Bhadrasana (from भद्रा Bhadra, "throne"[7]) is described in the 15th century Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā 1.53-54.

The knees move down to the ground, and with practice reach there; the body is erect and the gaze in front.

[8] The pose strongly opens hip and groin,[9] and is one of the few yoga asanas that can be practiced comfortably soon after eating, except for the forward-bending variation with the head on the floor.

It is claimed in Light on Yoga, citing Grantly Dick Reed's Childbirth Without Fear, that the pose is beneficial to pregnant women, as regular practice reduces pain during delivery.

[12] Tarasana, Star Pose, has the body leaning forwards over the clasped feet.