Lotus Pose Yoga

Sanskrit name: Padmasana

English name: Lotus Pose

Chinese name: Lotus Style

padma = lotus flower

Lotus pose is one of the most important and useful yoga poses. This pose is mainly used for meditation and is often used in Buddhism.

efficacy

- Calm the brain

- Stimulate pelvis, spine, abdomen and bladder

- Stretch your ankles and knees

- Relieves irregular menstruation and sciatica

- Practice this position regularly during pregnancy is said to help deliver smoothly

- Traditional yoga textbooks claim that lotus pose can eliminate all diseases and awaken kundalini

After overcoming the initial knee pain, you will feel that the lotus pose is one of the most relaxing postures. The body is in a sitting position and does not feel lazy while resting. In the lotus pose, crossed legs and straight back keep the brain focused and alert. Therefore, this posture is the posture used for breathing control.

From a physical perspective, this position is good for treating knee and ankle stiffness. Because blood circulation in the waist and abdominal areas is promoted, the spinal and abdominal organs are also strengthened.

Contraindications/warnings

- Ankle injury

- Knee injury

- For beginners, please do not try Lotus Style without the guidance of an experienced yoga instructor

cultivation technique

1. Sit on the ground with your legs straight

2. Bend your right knee, grab your right foot with your hand and place it near the base of your left thigh, so that your right heel is close to the navel.

3. Bend your left leg again, grab your left foot with your hand and place it at the base of your right thigh, near the navel. Turn the soles of your feet upward.

4. From the bottom of the body to the neck, the spine should always remain straight. Arms can be extended outward, placing both fingers on your knees, and touching your index finger and thumb. (Internship Editor: Zhang Xing)