Padmasana (Lotus pose)
Lotus is called Padma. The body of the seeker becomes like a lotus while doing the asana. That’s why it is called Padmasana.
This is an excellent posture for meditation. In this posture, the body can be kept completely stable for a long time. Initially it seems difficult to sit in this asana, but with regular practice it becomes self-evident. In this posture, the torso and head remain straight and stable as if they were made of stone, and the position of the feet provides a firm support.
First of all, let us understand this asana. It is said to be the provider of all achievements. This asana must be practiced. It purifies all the pulses (72,000) of the body. This posture is loved by spiritual seekers. It has been said to give the achievements of hundreds of mantras. This asana is unique in awakening the Kundalini. A pure soul or pure meditation in this asana destroys all sins.
How to do Padmasana (Lotus pose)
(1) First of all sit on the ground with your legs extended.
(2) Fix the heel of the left foot in the core of the right thigh.
(3) Now establish the heel of the right foot at the core of the left thigh.
(4) Touch both the knees to the ground and keep the spine straight.
(5) Fix the vision on the tip of the nose.
(6) Keep the palms one above the other below the navel i.e. near the ankles.
(7) If you want, keep the wrists on the knees in the position of Gyanmudra.
(8) Keep breathing.
What are the benefits of Padmasana (Lotus pose)
♦ With this asana, Prana Vayu meets Apana.
♦ This asana opens all the nervous system of the body.
♦ Prana starts flowing through Sushumna from which life-giving power is obtained.
♦ makes consciousness upward.
♦ By destroying the vices of sex, it restore the sex power
♦ The glow of the face is illuminated.
♦ By reducing all the diseases of the body gradually, it makes the seeker healthy.
♦ Removes the restlessness of the mind by providing peace.
♦ By doing this asana regularly, the sins are destroyed gradually.
♦ Special assistant in Kundalini awakening.
♦ By sitting and meditating for 10-15 minutes, the navel that has been removed from its place gets cured.
♦ Regular practice purifies 72,000 nadis of the seeker.
♦ By doing this asana, the blood circulation in the legs decreases, due to which the quantity of blood increases in that region and the cut region. In this way, all the diseases related to these two organs start getting benefits.
Precautions of Padmasana (Lotus pose)
♦ Don’t sit forcibly for longer than your capacity.
♦ If there is pain in the knees, first do activities related to Pawanmuktasana.
♦ People suffering from sciatica, sacral infection and knee pain should not do this asana.
♦ Whenever doing asanas, practice keeping the spine, neck and head straight.
♦ Make sure to change the position of the feet so that the body parts develop equally.
♦ If the feet are not flexible enough, do not try to do Padmasana by force, but regularly practice the asanas that make the feet flexible, until the feet become flexible.
♦ Before applying Padmasana, if you practice butterfly posture and knee rotation to make your legs flexible, then it is convenient.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of Padmasana?
Padmasana is helpful in achieving physical-mental stability and peace. Its practice intensifies the gastric fire. And the appetite increases. By doing this asana, the blood circulation in the legs decreases, due to which the amount of blood increases in that region and in the cut area. In this way, all the diseases related to these two organs start getting benefits.
What are the steps of Padmasana?
(1) First of all, by spreading the legs in front, one leg has to be placed on the thigh of the other leg and the other leg on the thigh of the first leg. (2) The sole should remain vertical and the heels should touch the lower part of the abdomen. (3) In the final stage, both the knees will be in contact with the ground. (4) Try to keep the head and back straight without straining. (5) Close your eyes.
Who should avoid padmasana?
People suffering from sciatica, sacral infection and knee pain should not do this asana.
How long to sit in padmasana ?
In the beginning, practice it for 1 minute. And gradually you can increase its practice to 30 minutes.
Which leg is first in padmasana?
Traditionally in the Ashtanga system, when we enter Padmasana we always put the right leg up first.
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