{"id":522,"date":"2023-03-25T04:17:33","date_gmt":"2023-03-25T04:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\/blog\/?p=522"},"modified":"2024-08-30T07:48:59","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T07:48:59","slug":"badha-padmasana-bound-lotus-pose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\/blog\/badha-padmasana-bound-lotus-pose\/","title":{"rendered":"Badha Padmasana (Bound Lotus pose)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Badha Padmasana (Bound Lotus pose) Steps, Benefits and Contraindications.\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Bound lotus pose is also called Baddha Padmasana\u00a0or\u00a0Bandha Padmasana. It is an advanced version of the Lotus pose. It is a seated pose, so you can also use it for meditation. The name of the asana traces its etymology from Sanskrit verses, and hence the meaning stands as \u2013\u00a0\u2018Baddha\u2018<\/strong>\u00a0means \u2018bound\u2019 or \u2018locked\u2019,\u00a0\u2018Padma\u2018<\/strong>\u00a0means \u2018lotus\u2019 and\u00a0\u2018asana\u2018<\/strong>\u00a0means \u2018pose\u2019. You will also hear the name Locked Padmasana being associated with this pose.<\/p>

How To Do It?<\/strong><\/h3>

\u2981 You can start from the Padmasana\u00a0(The Lotus Pose)<\/strong>.
\u2981 Try to keep your feet hooked on the thighs, close to the groin region.
\u2981 Place your right arm behind your back and try to reach around the waist, till your right hand is close to your left hip, and try to grasp the right thumb of the toe.
\u2981 In the same manner, place your left arm behind your back and cross over the right arm and try to reach around the waist, till your left hand is close to your right hip. Now bend forward and try to grasp the left thumb.
\u2981 Hold this position for a few seconds. Now your arms and legs are tightly locked in this position, so try to keep your spine, neck and head straight in one line.
\u2981 Look straight and breathe normally, while holding this pose.
\u2981 For beginners, try to be in this position a few breaths.
\u2981 To release from this position, relax and breathe out. Then you can slowly get to the starting position. Now keep your hands alongside your body, keep your legs straight and take a deep breath and relax.
\u2981 You can do a minimum of 10 times of this asana for better results.
\u2981 Initially, when you start this yoga asana, you may feel some pain in your abdomen, hips, thigh, and shoulder; but as you practice more you can do this asana more easily.<\/p>

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Benefits of Badha Padmasana (Bound Lotus Pose)<\/strong><\/h3>

\u2981 While practicing the asana, most of the muscles undergo stretching. This asana also releases all kinds of tension from the body.
\u2981 The regular practice of this asana leads to physical, psychological, and emotional well-being.
\u2981 If you practice this asana on a regular basis, it affects three main tissues, the connective tissues, called tendons, fascia, and ligaments. All your muscles will be able to move through the complete range of motion.
\u2981 The regular practice of the asana, will make the spine strong.
\u2981 Regular practice of this asana also stimulates the Anahata Chakra or the Heart Chakra.
\u2981 When you practice this asana, blood rushes towards the groin area, and so you can get relief from sexual issues.<\/p>

Contraindications<\/strong><\/h3>

\u2981 If you are pregnant or menstruating, you should refrain from practicing this asana.
\u2981 If you suffer from Sciatica, then also you should not do this asana.
\u2981 If you have any sort of knee injury, then you should refrain from practicing this asana.<\/p>

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