Padmasana, Padmasana Yoga, Padmasana posture, Practice, Padmasana Benefits

Posted on August 7, 2007 in Yoga Asanas

Though there are various postures for practicing yoga, pranayama and meditation, Padmasana posture is always considered to the best of all these. Padma means a lotus. The significance of this name is that in this pose one imitates the figure of a blooming lotus. Many ancient idols of Lord Buddha and Lord Mahavira can be seen seated in this Padmasana pose. The appearance of the lotus is imitated with the feet and the hands.

How to practice Padmasana:

Sit on the seat with the legs in front.

Held the right foot with hands near the ankle and place it on the left thigh with the sole turned up and the shin touching the thigh.

Similarly arrange the left foot on the right thigh so that both the heels nearly touch each other.

Keep both the knees on the seat.

Keeping the back and neck erect, place the hands on the heels with the palms facing up, the left hand below the right one.

The thumbs and fingers should overlap each other to give an appearance of the petals of a lotus, the feet imitating two leaves.

While practicing pranayama, however, one hand should be used for closing one or both the nostrils.

But while practicing padmasana the hands must be kept aside on the heels.

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Rajan Says:
October 7th, 2007 at 7:22 am

. great job.You should put a picture as well isnt it

Katarinaar Says:
October 19th, 2007 at 4:41 am

I am a woman in late sixties. I have never done any yoga and my body is not at all flexible. I want to start doing yoga at home. I suffer from osteoporosis.

AR Says:
January 4th, 2008 at 11:48 am

I am a begginer and badly need to reduce the fat deposits of the abdomen and thighs………please advice me on the asanas thats best for the same and the frequency or duration of practice required.

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