पद्म पिंडासन
Padma Pindasana
Double Closed Lotus
- Starting Position:
- Padma Sarvangasana.
- Concentration:
- on the Manipura Chakra and Vishuddhi Chakra.
- Breath:
- normal breathing.
- Repetitions:
- 2 times.
Practice
Come into Padma Sarvangasana and slowly bring the legs towards the head until the knees touch the floor beside the ears. Support the back with the hands. Relax the whole body and remain for about 1 minute in this position. Slowly return to the starting position.
Benefits
Stretches and relaxes the back and neck muscles. Stimulates the thyroid gland, all abdominal organs and the kidneys (is helpful for floating kidneys). Regulates the breath.
Caution
This Asana should not be practiced with problems of the cervical spine, high blood pressure or hyperactive thyroid.
