[Tutorial] How to do Padmasana?

Question

This is a tutorial on how to practice padmasana.

Answer 1

Lets Start Padamasana

1. Sit erect with legs stretched, heels together, palms pressing on the floor by the side of the buttocks. Make the spine, neck and head erect. This is Starting Position called Dandasana of Sitting Asanas / Postures.
2. Slowly bring the right leg and place it on the left thigh.
3. The heel of the right foot should as much as possible touch the groin.
4. Slowly bring the left leg and place it on the right thigh.
5. The heel of the left foot should as much as possible touch the groin.
6. Keep the hands straight and rest them on your knees.
7. Touch your thumb with your index finger and spread out the other fingers close to each other, thus forming chin mudra.
8. Slowly release the mudra and release the legs.

The practice of padamasana maintains balanced flow of energy through out the body.

• Padamasana is very useful in the practice of antaranga yoga as one can sit comfortably for a long stretch of time maintaining the awareness.
• Padamasana develops the physical and mental stability.
• The practice of Padmasana relieves them stiffness of joints.