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Instructions:
- Sit with your legs spread out.
- Bring both feet together and join the soles of your feet.
- Bring both heels as close as possible to the body.
- Try to touch the knees on the floor.
- Keep the head, neck and spine in one straight line, keep
abdomen comfortably drawn in.
- Observe your breathing.
- Initially, give slow ‘butterfly movements’
by slightly lifting the knees and pushing them down. This
helps increase flexibility in the hip joint.
Benefits: Bhadrasana is a conditioning asana
and helps one prepare for further action. It increases concentration
and quietens the mind. Also increases flexibility of the lower
limbs.
Limitations: Severe arthritis, acute slipped
disc and any injuries or surgeries on the legs. Beginners
may find it difficult to practice Bhadrasana and might not
be able to maintain the posture for long. This is mainly due
to inflexibility of hip joint and thigh muscles. With regular
practice, this can be overcome.
BHAVA : DHARMA
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