6. Padma - Asana

( Lotus Posture)

This is the simplest asana In whole Yoga History. This asana is only done by sitting posture. No extra work is to be done in this asana. In this asana there is no need to make different type of posture in this simply sitting posture is there. This asana makes the person relax and helps to maintain the health and fitness. Even the aged people can also done this asana without any hesitation and without any eternal help. This asana control the feelings of the person either the positive feelings either negative.

Padmasana or Lotus pose is a cross-legged yoga posture which helps in doing proper meditation by calming the mind and remove various physical stress and strain. A regular practice of this posture aids in overall blossoming of the practitioner, just like a lotus; and hence the name Padmasana or it can be said as LOTUS POSTURE.where as

Padma = Lotus, asana = posture or pose

LOTUS POSTURE

Instructions______ to do    पद्मा  आसन  (Padma asana)

1. Sit on the floor or on a mat with legs stretched out in front of you..
2. Bend the right knee and place it on the left thigh. Make sure that the sole of the feet point upward and the heel is close to the abdomen.
3. Now, repeat the same step with the other leg.
4. With both the legs crossed and feet placed on opposite thighs, place your hands 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.