Padmasana
is a term derived from sanskrit word padma: lotus, and āsana: seat
or throne. This asana in its final position resembles the petals of a lotus.
Technique
1. Sit down on the floor and with your hands, grip your
right foot and place it over the left thigh. Continue to pull it until it comes
up to the groin. The outer edge of the foot should reach the crease of the
hips.
2. Using the right hand, hold the right knee while clasping
the right foot with the other hand.
3. Using the right hand, hold the right knee and clasp the
right foot with the other hand.
4. Once the right foot is placed firmly over the left
thigh, take the left foot in both hands. Place the left foot on top of the
right thigh. The outer edge of this foot also should reach the crease of the
hip.
5. Having achieved the Lotus Position, there are two
options that one can choose from in hand positions. Either the palms can be
placed upward, which is considered to be energizing, or they can be placed
downward which is considered as grounding oneself.
Benefits:
1. It tones the coccygel and sacral nerves by supplying them
with extra flow of blood.
2. Provides simulation to the spine, pelvis, bladder and
abdomen.
3. Provides relief from menstrual discomfort.
4. Helps in childbirth if this asana is practiced regularly
during pregnancy.
5. Provides some relief in sciatica.
6. Helps to rid the body of certain diseases.
7. Makes the spine more flexible.
8. Relaxes the entire nervous system.
9. Slows down breathing, thereby increasing concentration
powers.
Cautions:
1. You should not attempt to perform yoga
padmasana if you have a knee or ankle injury or chronic knee pain.
2. If you have too much difficulty in
getting into the required position it is better to avoid it.
3. In case of extreme difficulty
performing Pamasana, there are other easier asanas which can be done which can
prepare the body for the rather difficult position of Padmasana.
4. Only do this asana under professional
guidance.
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