Yogasana-Padmasana (Lotus Posture)
Meaning
Padma- Lotus, Asana-Posure -The final position of this Asana seems to be like a Lotus
How to Practice Padmasana
Step 1
Slowly bring the right leg and place it one the left thigh.The heel of the right foot should as much as possible touch the groin
Step 2
Slowly bring the left leg and place it one the right thigh.The heel of the left foot should as much as possible touch the groin
Step 3
Straight Your Backbone .Close Your Eyes.Keep the Hands Straight and rest them on your Knees.
Step 4
Observe Your Breath. 10 minutes ( In this step you can do your Spiritual Sadanas 1.Pranayam,2.Mantra Chanting,3.Meditation,4.Prardhana,5. Swadyayam,6. Satsanga)
Step 5
Ananda Dyanam
Step 6
Slowly Release Your Legs and Relax
Befits
Maintains balanced flow of energy throughout the body. Very useful in the practice of Antaranga yoga as one can sit comfortably for a long stretch of time maintaining the awareness.
It develops the Physical and Mental stability.It relieves stiffness of Joints and Padmasana keeps a person Young.
Therapeutically
It relieves Constipation,in digestion,It is useful in curing the flatulence.It is very good for curing knee ailments.
Limitation
Severe Arthritis patients should do carefully
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NB: You can study this Dyanasana( Padmasana) from SIVASAKTHI YOGA VIDYA KENDRAM practical class.
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