Ardha Padmasana - Half Lotus Pose
Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite.Stretches lower back and hips.
STEPS :
- First, sit on the ground with your legs straight in front.
- Next, bend the right leg and place its sole on the inside of the opposite thigh.
- Bend the other leg (left leg) and place the foot on top of the opposite thigh.
- Position the left heel's upper part as close to the abdomen as possible.
- Place the hands on the knee in the gyan mudra (sacred hand gesture done by joining the tip of thumb and index finger of both hands).
- Keep your head, neck and back straight and upright.
- Close your eyes, breathe normally and relax your body
Benefits
- Stretches lower back and hips
- Improves spine health and posture
- This pose is considered very good for meditation and pranayama.
- It calms your mind and relaxes your body.
- Extends and strengthens your ankles, knees, and inner thighs.
- Helps you maintain flexibility in your gluteal muscles and the deep rotator muscles of your hips.
- Gives relief from sciatica and menstrual pain.
Who Can Do
Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.