Padmasana

(THE LOTUS POSE)

Amongst the various poses prescribed for meditation, Padmasana is unique and foremost. It

holds a very conspicuous place in the Yoga practices because great Rishis like Sandilya, Gheranda

and several others have spoken of it in glowing terms. It is called Padmasana because of its full pose

lending one the appearance of a full-blown lotus.

 

Sit on the seat prescribed by Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad-Gita: Ch. VI-11. Stretch the legs

forward, place the right foot gently at the left hip-joint, and the left foot similarly at the right

hip-joint. Keep the spine erect. Place the right hand on the right knee-joint and the left hand on the

left knee-joint.% Gaze gently at the tip of the nose. This is Padmasana. Practise this Asana for 5

minutes to start with and gradually increase the time to 3 hours. Padmasana destroys all diseases

and bestows quick emancipation to the practitioner.