Ardha-Padmasana: Half-Lotus Posture

March 24th, 2007 | admin

Ardha padmasana is almost like padmasana or lotus posture, but one of the legs is under the thigh of opposite side.

This posture gives some of the benefits that padmasana gives.

The Procedure for Ardha Padmasana Yoga Pose

1. Sit down with legs stretched straight in front of the body.

2. Bend the left leg and place it firmly beside the left side of opposite thigh.

3. Bend the right leg and take it to place it above the left thigh. Now the left foot is not visible.

4. Keep your hands over the knees, with index finger and thumb forming a circle. This position also is good for meditation.

5. Concentrate your look on either eye level or at the tip of your nose.

Notes on Ardhapadmasana Yoga Pose

This can be used as a preceding or preparatory posture for padmasana as it can lighten padmasana. Practicing this pose will help you get used to padmasana pose.

Keep your back, neck and head in a straight line, vertically upwards.

You can interchange the position of legs in this asana for a comfortable pose.

Make sure your knees touch ground while attaining final posture.