Yoga Mat - Yoga for Weight Loss

Padmasan and Ardhpadmasan  

Padmasana is an Indian translation for the Lotus pose. Padmasana holds the body stable for longer periods. As the body is steadied the mind becomes calm. This steadiness and calmness is the first step towards real meditation. During padmasana the energy flow is towards sahsradhara from muladhara heightening the meditational experience. The breathing gets rhythmic and blood flow also remains slow. You can learn this asana as below:

Routine:

• This is most celebrated meditation pose.
• Sit and stretch forward both the legs.
• Bend the right leg and place the paw on the left thigh.
• Thereafter bend the left leg and place the paw on the right thigh.
• Allow the right and left sole to touch the waistline.
• Remain conscious towards the knees.
• Let the knees remain in touch with the floor.
• Hold the spinal chord and the neck straight.
• Place both the palms over the knees in chin or jnanamudra.
• Relax and close the eyes.
• Remain conscious towards the easy and natural breathing.

Benefits:

• It leaves a relaxing effect on the nervous system.
• Helps to decrease muscular tension.
• Reduces blood pressure.
• Coccygeal and sacral nerves are toned.
• Stimulates digestive process.
• Helps to attain mental and physical peace.

Ardhpadmasn

Ardha Padmasana is an Indian translation for the Half-Lotus pose. You can learn this asana as below

Routine:

• Sit and stretch forward both the legs.
• Bend the right knee.
• Place the right heel near the genitalia.
• Do not allow the right knee to touch the floor.
• Place the left paw on the right thigh.
• Allow the left heel to touch the waist.
• Hold the spinal chord and the neck straight.
• Place both the palms over the knees in chin or jnanamudra.
• Close the eyes and relax.
• Remain conscious towards the easy and natural breathing.

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