{"id":622,"date":"2023-03-29T10:36:38","date_gmt":"2023-03-29T10:36:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\/blog\/?p=622"},"modified":"2024-08-26T11:06:41","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T11:06:41","slug":"padmasana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\/blog\/padmasana\/","title":{"rendered":"Padmasana (Lotus Pose)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Sanskrit name for this pose,\u00a0\u201cPadmasana\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0comes from two words<\/p>

\u201cPadma\u201d \u2014 meaning \u201clotus\u201d<\/strong>
\u201cAsana\u201d \u2014 meaning \u201cpose\u201d<\/strong><\/p>

Padmasana is the most popular seated pose, that people identify with. Rishi Vyasa mentioned the pose as one of the 12 most important seated poses. It is considered as a classical pose. It has been mentioned in Hatha Yoga texts, that the Lotus pose is the destroyer of all ailments. It helps in locking down or grounding the body as well. If you do the pose in a proper manner, \u2018Prana\u2019 starts to flow properly.<\/p>

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

\u2981 Start by sitting on the floor in the staff pose or Dandasana.
\u2981 Firmly root down through your sit bones. The hands will be on the outer rim of the body for support initially.
\u2981 You have to fold the right knee and bring the foot across the body towards the left elbow.
\u2981 You can also insert your right foot in the left elbow and the right knee in the right elbow, bringing the hands together and creating a hollow for the leg and foot.
\u2981 You can gently swivel the leg back and forth to open the hip up a little more, than you are used to.
\u2981 Then, bring the right foot down so the outside edge rests inside the left groin.
\u2981 While leaning back slightly, lift the right leg from the ground and bend the left knee.
\u2981 Now, bring the left foot across the body and into the right groin.
\u2981 Now, press your heels inside your belly.
\u2981 Sit with your spine elongated.
\u2981 You can keep the hands on your knees, facing upwards or downwards. You can use the Dhyana mudra, Gyana mudra, or Chin mudra, while doing the Padmasana.
\u2981 If this pose is comfortable, stay here for meditation.
\u2981 Make sure to practice with alternate legs on top.<\/p>

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

\u2981 This is one of the most soothing asanas for the brain and nervous system.
\u2981 It also brings steadiness in the mind.
\u2981 The muscles and nerves near the abdomen, spine, pelvis, and bladder are also positively affected.
\u2981 It helps during the menstrual cycle. It is a great asana for pregnant people.
\u2981 It also directs the flow of \u2018Prana\u2019 from the base of the spine to the crown.
\u2981 It activates the Muladhara, Svadhishthana, Ajna, and Sahasara.
\u2981 It also helps in awakening the Kundalini.
\u2981 It also loosens up the hip flexors.
\u2981 It also cures constipation and flatulence.<\/p>

Contraindications<\/strong><\/h3>

\u2981 If you had a recent surgery, you can do the asana under expert guidance.
\u2981 If you have a weak or injured ankle and knee, you must avoid this asana.
\u2981 If you have any sacral injury, or hip injury, then you must avoid this asana.<\/p>

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