Padmasana
Defination:Padmasana is a seated asana with crossed legs and the feet is placed on the opposite thighs. The word padma the lotus and asana means the pose or posture.in
Padmasana the body resembles the lotus flower and it is used in meditation. it is supposed that, the practicing the Padmasana blooms your body like lotus.
How to perform the Padmasana
1) Sit on the floor on the mat with legs stretched out.
2) bend the right knee and place on the left thigh the sole of feet point upward and the heel is close to abdomen.
3) Now, repeat the same step with the other leg.
4) With both the legs crossed the feet placed on opposite thigh .Place your hand on the knees in mudra position .
5) Keep the head straight and spine erect .
6) Hold and continue with gentle long breaths in and out.
Benefits:
1) Improves digestion
2) Reduces muscular tension and brings blood pressure under control
3) Relaxes the mind .
4) Reduces menstrual discomfort.
5) Helps pregnant ladies during child birth.
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