Padma means Lotus in sanskrit. In this asana position of the legs look like blooming Lotus.This asana has significant place in Yoga.
The Techniques for Padmasana:
1. One must sit down with both the legs straight and keep the spinal cord straight.
2.Then slowly bend the right leg and place the right foot on the top of the left thigh, the sole facing upwards and the heel close to the pubic bone.
3. Then fold left leg and place the left foot on top of the right thigh. In this position the both the knees should touch the ground.The head and spinal cord should keep straight position.
4. Keep the elbows slightly bend and place the wrist of the both the hands on the respective knees and palms facing the sky.
5.Mudra facing the sky by joining the index fingers with thumb forming a small circle, called Dyana Mudra.
Benefits
- It stimulates the pelvis, Spine, Abdomen, and Bladder,
- It stretches the ankle's and Knees,
- Removes muscular tensions,
- Improves digestion,
- Activate mooladhara chakra,
- Calming the mind,
- Eases menstrual discomfort for ladies.
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