Type of Aasana : Basic / Intermediate.
Basic Position : Basic Position : Baithak Stithi. Both legs straight and joined .Hands at the back supporting the trunk palms facing down .
How to do the Aasana :
Padma = Lotus
Because both legs are folded in such a way like a lotus
petal it is known as padmasan.
This is one of aasan
for meditation and for beginning of certian yogic aasans.
Bend the right knee and put right foot above the left
thigh.The sole should be facing the sky.
Bend the left knee and put left foot above the right
thigh.The sole should be facing the sky.
In perfect position after practice for couple of months the
both knees will start touching the ground and aasan will become comfortable for
longer duration of time.
Body should be straight throughout and adjusted for
relaxation
Mudra should be dhyan or chin mudra.
Elbow can be bent in order to give relaxation to arms.
imagine a divine light in between your eyes.
Caution : Not to be done by people suffering from sitica and
knee pain.
Benefits : Because of padmasan body becomes stable . Hence
mind becomes calm and focused. The rate of respiration decreases. BP decreas.
Thinking speed decreases. Digestive system becomes good. All this helps during
Meditation.
Breathing : Normal , Deep and Slow.
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