Padmasana - The Lotus Pose

Padmasana – The Lotus Posture

Here ‘padma’ means lotus, because this pose when executed resembles that of a full bloom Lotus, this pose is one of the most relaxing poses, after the initial difficulty of adjusting and positioning the legs, this pose when executed correctly, has numerous benefits.

Benefits: Allieviates the cramps in the leg, alertness and attentiveness is induced in mind, Since Spine is erect, this pose is mainly used for pranayama, According to hatha yoga pradipika , this pose destroys diseases, This pose also relieves the stiffness of ankles and knees on physical level, spine and abdominal also benefits.

Description:

Sit on the ground by spreading the legs forward. Then place the right foot on the left thigh and the left foot on the right thigh. Place the hands on the knee-joints. You can make a fingerlock and keep the locked hands over the left ankle. This is very convenient for some persons. Or you can place the left hand over the left knee and then place the right hand over the right knee with the palm facing upwards and the index finger touching the middle portion of the thumb (Chinmudra)

Note : Padmasana is suitable for both lean and young people , and also for ladies as well


Chakras Affected : Muladhara Chakra, Swadishtna Chakra

Marma Regions benefited : Gudha Marma, Krikatika Marma