Baddha Padmasana (Bound Lotus Pose): Steps, Benefits & Precautions

 

Baddha Padmasana (Bound Lotus Pose): Steps, Benefits & Precautions


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Baddha Padmasana is an advanced version of the Padmasana (Lotus Pose). Being a seated posture, this asana serves as a focal point for the deeper meditation practices. This asana offers steadiness from a firm locked foundation to reach into the stable realms of spiritual meditative practices.

Meaning

Baddha Padmasana is a Sanskrit term, where ‘Baddha‘ means ‘bound’ or ‘locked’, ‘Padma‘ means ‘lotus’ and ‘asana‘ means ‘pose’. This pose is also called locked padmasana as in this pose, both feet in Padmasana hold from cross hands.

Baddha Padmasana is mentioned in the Gheranda Samhita.

Baddha padmasana is a variation of padmasana or Lotus Pose, which is the contemporary name for the simple lotus pose (Hatha Yoga Pradipika).

However, This asana has also been described in the ancient yogic texts like Yajnavalakya and Thirumanthiram.

Practice Guide

Following steps can be opt to practice Baddha Padmasana safely.

§  Begin by simply sitting on a mat. Bring your left foot over the right thigh and right over left. This is a simple padmasana.

§  Exhale, swing your right arm behind the back, bring it near to the left hip, and catch the right big toe. Hold the position and inhale.

§  Similarly, with an exhalation, swing your left arm back from shoulders and go closer to the right hip with your hand. Catch the left big toe and inhale.

§  Align your back and head. Eyes can be closed or remain partially open to gaze at the nose tip (Nasikagra Drishti).

§  Now, breathe normally and maintain the posture.

Release

The practitioner can practice Baddha Padmasana for 20 to 30 seconds initially. However, those who have mastered simple lotus pose can increase the time period.

One can practice this asana in the early morning before breakfast and in the evening after 3 to 4 hours of a meal.

Baddha Padmasana Benefits

§  Practicing this asana stretches most of the muscles of the body. This liberates the tension from the muscles and provides relaxation.

§  Practicing Baddha Padmasana along with other practices has a significant effect over old as well as the young generation.

§  Regular practice of Baddha Padmasana train three types of connective tissue: tendons, ligaments, and muscle fascia concerning flexibility. This results in ensuring the ability of muscles and joints to move through their complete range

§  It makes the spine stronger and stable, which adds an extra star to this posture. Moreover, this asana creates and coordination between the brain & the spinal cord and enhanced their functioning.

§  Regular practice of this asana along with appropriate breathing practices stimulates the Anahata chakra.

§  Baddha Padmasana rushes the blood towards the groin, which overcomes various sexual disorders. However, it also helps in strengthening the reproductive system.

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