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Baddha Padmasana - bound lotus position
by Nick
on Dec 31 2016
Baddha Padmasana - bound lotus position Baddha Padmasana is an advanced Padmasana pose. Before you begin, you should be perfectly seated, otherwise it will be impossible to perform the exercise correctly. Baddha Padmasana means "bound lotus position." Sit correctly and perform Baddha Padmasana To do closed seat Padmasana, start from Dandasana . Sit in the lotus position with your legs crossed. Your heels should touch the lower part of your stomach. Then cross your arms behind your back, with your right hand on your left side and your left hand on the right. Grab your right toe with your left hand and your left toe with your right hand. As you try to reach the toe, bend your torso forward slightly. This makes it easier to reach the toe. Keep your back straight. Stay in this position for a while before switching legs and doing the same on the other side. If you want to take the exercise to a more advanced level, bend forward and tuck your chin against your chest or place it in front of you. Keep your back as straight as possible. Breathe slowly during the exercise. What are the positive effects of Baddha Padmasana?
Baddha Padmasana helps keep the back straight, which can prevent back problems and also have a positive effect on existing back and shoulder pain. The pose significantly stretches the leg muscles, hips, toes, ankles, and knees. The same applies to the arms, shoulders, and wrists. This increases flexibility and helps prevent arthritis by keeping the joints flexible. Crossing the arms and shoulders behind your back opens the rib cage and expands the chest. This has a positive effect on the lungs. It also stimulates digestion, reducing the risk of constipation. You'll also receive a significant energy boost. While performing the pose, visualize the energy flowing to your brain to be stored as life force. What should you pay attention to when doing Baddha Padmasana? When assuming this pose, focus on stretching all your muscles and joints. Don't stay in the pose for more than 50 seconds, though, as it's not a pose meant to be held for long. This short time is enough to reap the benefits. After performing the pose, stretch your legs to avoid overstressing your joints. This pose must be practiced regularly, for at least six months, to achieve maximum results. This pose is not suitable for pregnant women. Baddha Padmasana can also help relieve pain. In this case, however, you should consult your doctor and yoga instructor beforehand to make sure it's suitable for you. Conclusion Baddha Padmasana, or "bound" (baddha) lotus pose, is a very challenging variation of the lotus pose . The exercise has a variety of positive effects. It is primarily aimed at increasing health, strength, vitality, and well-being. The benefits become very apparent over time. If you have trouble reaching your toes at first, you can practice Ardha Baddha Padmasana, or half pose, for four weeks and then move on to the full pose. The half pose prepares you very well for the full pose. Image © dimol / 123rf.com