How To Do Ardha Padmasana - Half Lotus Pose

🔗 Connect with us: 🌐 Website: 📘 Facebook: 📷 Instagram: Ardha Padmasana, often referred to as Half Lotus Pose, is a classical seated yoga posture that involves a partial variation of Padmasana (Lotus Pose). In Ardha Padmasana, one leg is placed in a half lotus position while the other leg remains extended. .Sit with the legs straight in front of the body. .Bend one leg and place the sole of the foot on the inside of the opposite thigh. .Bend the other leg and place the foot on top of the opposite thigh. .Without straining, try to place the upper heel as near as possible to the abdomen. Adjust the position so that it is comfortable. .Place the hands on the knees in either chin or jnana mudra. .Keep the back, neck and head upright and straight. .Close the eyes and relax the whole body. Contra-indications: Those who suffer from sciatica or sacral ailments should not perform this asana. Benefits Padmasana allows the body to be held completely steady for long periods of time. It holds the trunk and head like a pillar with the legs as the firm foundation. As the body is steadied the mind becomes calm. This steadi- ness and calmness is the first step towards real meditation. Padmasana directs the flow of prana from mooladhara chakra in the perineum, to sahasrara chakra in the head, heightening the experience of meditation. This posture applies pressure to the lower spine which has a relaxing effect on the nervous system. The breath becomes slow, muscular tension is decreased and blood pressure is reduced. The coccygeal and sacral nerves are toned as the normally large blood flow to the legs is redirected to the abdominal region. This activity also stimulates the digestive process. Music: Trokai - антивирус для души (стерильно_) by Kosta T - from Free Music Archive - CC 4.0