Padmasana
Padma
means Lotus. When the Asana is demonstrated, it resembles the appearance of a
lotus.
Hence the name padmasana.
TECHNIQUE:
1. Sit
on the ground by spreading the legs forward.
2. Then
place the right foot on the left thigh and the left foot on the right thigh.
3. The
both heels should touch the stomach near the navel.
4. Place
the left hand over the left knee and then place the
right
hand over the right the knee.
5. The
palm should face upwards and the index finger should touch the thumb.(Chin
Mudra)
6. From
the base to the neck the spine should remain erect.
7. Keep
the eyes closed and relax the mind.
Timings:
Keep the
position as long as you can do it with comfortable.
Breathing:
Breathing
should be normal in the final position.
Benefits:
This is
the best asana for practicing Pranayama, Japa and Dhyana. Purifies and tones
Coccyx
and sacral bones through larger blood supply to pelvic region. Since the blood
is made to circulate in the lumbar region and the abdomen, the spine and the
abdominal organs are toned.
Note:
People
who seldom sit on the floor will not have flexible knees. In the beginning they
will
feel excruciating pain around the knees. By perseverance and continued practice
the pain will gradually subside and they can then stay in the pose comfortably
for a longer time.
Changing
the legs position by placing the left foot over the right thigh and the right
foot
over the
left thigh will helps the legs evenly.
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