01 - Padmasana

Activities that can be done prior to doing Padmasana:

• Stretch your legs (while sitting).
• Rotate feet clockwise/anti-clockwise.
• Stretch toe towards front and back.

Technique

1. Be seated and stretch your legs in front of you by joining them together.
2. Fold the right leg and place the heel of the right foot on your left thigh.
3. Fold the left leg and place the heel of the left foot on your right thigh.
4. Try to bring both the heels closer to each other.
5. Keep your neck and spine straight.
6. Place both the hands on you knees (as shown).
7. Close your eyes & sit for 2 minutes.

Importance/Benefits of Padmasana

• The body remains fully erect in Padmasana.
• It helps to cure all types of pains of the legs and feet.
• By sitting in the Padmasana for a longer period of time, blood circulation in the feet is reduced. Therefore, the blood saved can be utilised in the brain for meditation.
• Padmasana boosts the concentration of the mind that helps in the process of meditation.