Level 8
Bandha Padmasana - Closed Lotus
Starting Position: Padmasana
Concentration: on the whole body
Breath: coordinated with the movement and normal breathing in the position
Repetitions: 3 times
Practice: Sit in Padmasana. >Cross the arms behind the back and take hold of the big toe of the right foot with the right hand and the big toe of the left foot with the left hand. >Inhale deeply. >Exhaling bend the upper body forward slowly until the forehead touches the floor. >Breathing normally relax the whole body. >Inhaling return to the starting position.
Benefits: Counters a rounded back. Strengthens and relaxes the back muscles and opens the chest. Stimulates digestion.
Caution: This Asana should not be practiced with injuries of the ankle or knee joints, or during pregnancy.
ASANA IS INCLUDED IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES
CHAPTER CONTENT
-
Padmasana -
Gorakhasana -
Padma Parvatasana -
Bandha Padmasana -
Tadagi Mudra -
Padma Lolasana -
Garbha Pindasana -
Padma Kukkutasana -
Gupta Padmasana -
Bandha Mayurasana -
Padma Matsyasana -
Padma Bakasana -
Ardha Padma Sarvangasana -
Padma Sarvangasana -
Padma Pindasana -
Padma Vrikshasana -
Urdhva Padmasana -
Padma Vrishchikasana -
Niralambasana -
Padma Yoga Mudra -
Bhastrika Pranayama with Maha Bandha -
Self-Inquiry Meditation Level 8
