{"id":165566,"date":"2022-12-20T11:43:48","date_gmt":"2022-12-20T11:43:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=165566"},"modified":"2025-12-29T13:57:55","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T13:57:55","slug":"health-fitness-benefits-of-bhadrasana-and-how-to-do-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-bhadrasana-and-how-to-do-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Bhadrasana and How to Do it By Dr. Himani Bisht"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><head><meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\">\n<\/head><body><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dfcbe5b5153\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dfcbe5b5153\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-bhadrasana-and-how-to-do-it\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-bhadrasana-and-how-to-do-it\/#What_is_Bhadrasana\" >What is Bhadrasana?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-bhadrasana-and-how-to-do-it\/#How_to_Do_It\" >How to Do It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-bhadrasana-and-how-to-do-it\/#Benefits_of_Bhadrasana\" >Benefits of Bhadrasana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-bhadrasana-and-how-to-do-it\/#Risks_of_Exercise\" >Risks of Exercise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-bhadrasana-and-how-to-do-it\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-bhadrasana-and-how-to-do-it\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-bhadrasana-and-how-to-do-it\/#References\" >References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n    <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/channel-health-talk\"\n       class=\"pe-healthtalk-banner\"\n       style=\"position:relative; display:block; margin:10px; border-radius:10px; border-bottom:2px solid #117B77; overflow:hidden;\">\n        <span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; width:2px; height:50%; background:#10847e;\"><\/span>\n        <img alt=\"Join Health Talk by PharmEasy on WhatsApp\"\n             src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PEhealthtalk-1.png\"\n             style=\"width:100%; display:block; border-radius:10px;\">\n    <\/a>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><strong>Introduction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to prolonged sitting habits throughout the day, we experience limited flexibility in the hip muscles. Since these muscles lose flexibility, they can be painful and the movements get restricted. These changes in the movements impact the other regions of our body and ultimately affect the way we move. Yoga poses might help address flexibility issues of the major muscle groups<a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/yoga-poses-that-can-stretch-your-hip-muscles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sup>1<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bhadrasana, is one such yogasana. It is a sitting posture. Let us read further to know more about bhadrasana benefits<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mea.gov.in\/images\/pdf\/common-yoga-protocol-english.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Bhadrasana\"><\/span><strong>What is Bhadrasana?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bhadrasana is a combination of two words, Bhadra and asana. Bhadra means firm or auspicious; thus, bhadrasana is also called the firm or auspicious posture. It is an excellent meditation pose. This asana helps to increase blood flow in the pelvic (region between abdomen and thighs) part<a href=\"http:\/\/mea.gov.in\/images\/pdf\/common-yoga-protocol-english.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a><sup>,<\/sup><a href=\"https:\/\/wjpr.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/article_issue\/1425553529.pdf\"><sup>3<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fact-box\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Did You Know?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Archaeological Survey of India, New Delhi, in 1963, found a Buddha statue seated in bhadrasana, dated back to the 5th century A.D. It is now placed at Sanchi Museum, Madhya Pradesh<a href=\"https:\/\/indianculture.gov.in\/sanchi-museum-buddha-seated-bhadrasana-5th-century-ad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sup>4<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The five stone buddhas found in Nakhon Pathom are also cases of Dvaravati art. Dvaravati might be considered one of Thailand\u2019s oldest artistic and religious cultures, thriving between the 7th and 8th centuries. All these five statues show Buddhas seated in bhadrasana, in which their leg pendants are firmly placed on a lotus base<a href=\"http:\/\/repository.kln.ac.lk\/items\/33aac752-977d-46b2-8b8e-40c1adfec7a5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sup>5<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Do_It\"><\/span><strong>How to Do It?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To perform the bhadrasana yoga pose, we must sit with our neck, head and back straight with your legs stretched in the front. Let the hips and palms rest on the floor comfortably. Then follow the following steps to get into the bhadrasana posture:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Separate your feet such that your buttocks and perineum can rest flat on the ground.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, fold both legs from the knees and join both soles together.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try to separate the knees further, but do not strain.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exhale and fasten your hands over your toes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inhale, pull your heels up to the perineum region (the region between the thighs) as close as possible. This is the final position.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay in this position for some time with normal breathing<a href=\"http:\/\/mea.gov.in\/images\/pdf\/common-yoga-protocol-english.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a><sup>,<\/sup><a href=\"https:\/\/wjpr.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/article_issue\/1425553529.pdf\"><sup>3<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you cannot touch your thighs to the floor or cannot even reach them somewhat close to the floor, you may place a soft cushion underneath the knees for support.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><div id=\"sfa_container_165566\" class=\"sfa_container\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"sfa_overlay\"><\/div><button id=\"sfa_btn_165566\" class=\"sfa_btn\">Show Full Article<\/button><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote doc-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Practising bhadrasana might increase the flexibility of your legs, and improve strength in the thighs, hips, backbone, and buttocks. Additionally, it may also relieve varicose veins in people who regularly practice it<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/blog\/the-health-benefits-of-bhadrasana-gracious-pose\/\"><sup>9<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/legal\/editorial-policy\/dr-rajeev-singh-70\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Dr. Rajeev Singh, BAMS<\/strong><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Bhadrasana\"><\/span><strong>Benefits of Bhadrasana<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yogasanas have benefitted humankind for ages; bhadrasana is another beneficial yoga pose which helps in several ways, as follows:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Benefits of Bhadrasana for Cardiovascular Problems<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27064552\/person-holding-anatomic-heart-model-educational-purpose-375x250.webp\" alt=\"heart\" class=\"wp-image-208287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27064552\/person-holding-anatomic-heart-model-educational-purpose-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27064552\/person-holding-anatomic-heart-model-educational-purpose-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27064552\/person-holding-anatomic-heart-model-educational-purpose-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27064552\/person-holding-anatomic-heart-model-educational-purpose-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27064552\/person-holding-anatomic-heart-model-educational-purpose-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27064552\/person-holding-anatomic-heart-model-educational-purpose-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27064552\/person-holding-anatomic-heart-model-educational-purpose-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27064552\/person-holding-anatomic-heart-model-educational-purpose-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27064552\/person-holding-anatomic-heart-model-educational-purpose-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>According to the American Heart Association<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5433109\/\"><sup>6<\/sup><\/a>, eating healthy, exercising and meditation might be good preferences to benefit for heart disease. Cardiovascular diseases (a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels) may be caused due to high cholesterol levels and increased blood pressure. Appropriate yoga practices are of high importance to help in these two conditions and help reduce mental stress. In the study by Karunaratne HK,\u202fHatha Yoga Pradipika-based literature survey was conducted to investigate the yoga practices suitable for cardiovascular health. The study found that Hatha Yoga, which was correlated with asanas and Yogic exercises, including muscular stretch, might benefit cardiovascular diseases. Bhadrasana, one such practice, might have similar special effects and thus can help maintain cardiovascular health.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Benefits of Bhadrasana for Weight Management<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/weight-management-375x250.webp\" alt=\"weight management\" class=\"wp-image-262901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/weight-management-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/weight-management-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/weight-management-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/weight-management-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/weight-management-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/weight-management-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/weight-management-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/weight-management-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/weight-management.webp 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In the study<a href=\"https:\/\/www.openacessjournal.com\/abstract\/738\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sup>7<\/sup><\/a> conducted in 2017, Chauhan et al. found that the body mass index or BMI (a person\u2019s weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters) of the study participants doing bhadrasana was reduced within a month; this effect might be the asana that might help to decrease the fat deposited within the adipose tissue. Their findings also indicated that yoga therapy, which includes several yoga asanas including bhadrasana could possibly reduce obesity-related complications.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Benefits of Bhadrasana for Managing Stress<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/05101007\/Pink-Himalayan-Salt-for-Stress-375x229.webp\" alt=\"stress\" class=\"wp-image-214735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/05101007\/Pink-Himalayan-Salt-for-Stress-375x229.webp 375w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/05101007\/Pink-Himalayan-Salt-for-Stress-480x293.webp 480w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/05101007\/Pink-Himalayan-Salt-for-Stress-150x91.webp 150w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/05101007\/Pink-Himalayan-Salt-for-Stress.webp 741w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Bhadrasana can help to keep the body firm and stabilise the mind<a href=\"http:\/\/mea.gov.in\/images\/pdf\/common-yoga-protocol-english.pdf\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a>. According to the 2017 study<a href=\"https:\/\/www.openacessjournal.com\/abstract\/738\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sup>7<\/sup><\/a> done by Chauhan et al. The asanas such as bhadrasana might relax and calm the mind. It might balance and regularize the stress-controlling centre in our nervous system.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Benefits of Bhadrasana for Blood Pressure and Heart Rate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/blood-pressure-375x250.webp\" alt=\"blood pressure\" class=\"wp-image-262588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/blood-pressure-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/blood-pressure-1024x684.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/blood-pressure-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/blood-pressure-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/blood-pressure-2048x1367.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/blood-pressure-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/blood-pressure-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/blood-pressure-719x480.webp 719w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/blood-pressure-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The upright position of the spine in these asanas, such as bhadrasana, allows slowing down of heart rate. This effect reduces load on the heart to pump blood to the brain against gravity. Thus, the heart rate and the cardiac output simultaneously slow down, and BP is controlled<a href=\"https:\/\/www.openacessjournal.com\/abstract\/738\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sup>7<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Benefits of Bhadrasana for Management of Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bhadrasana-for-management-of-stress-urinary-incontinence-in-women-375x250.webp\" alt=\"bhadrasana for management of stress urinary incontinence in women \" class=\"wp-image-263002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bhadrasana-for-management-of-stress-urinary-incontinence-in-women-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bhadrasana-for-management-of-stress-urinary-incontinence-in-women-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bhadrasana-for-management-of-stress-urinary-incontinence-in-women-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bhadrasana-for-management-of-stress-urinary-incontinence-in-women-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bhadrasana-for-management-of-stress-urinary-incontinence-in-women-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bhadrasana-for-management-of-stress-urinary-incontinence-in-women-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bhadrasana-for-management-of-stress-urinary-incontinence-in-women-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bhadrasana-for-management-of-stress-urinary-incontinence-in-women-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bhadrasana-for-management-of-stress-urinary-incontinence-in-women-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Thakre and Bhati, in a study<a href=\"https:\/\/theyogainstitute.org\/how-to-do-bhadrasana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sup>8<\/sup><\/a> in 2018, conducted a clinical trial to study the effectiveness of bhadrasana, along with other asanas, on Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) patients. According to the Yogic literature, bhadrasana might help strengthen pelvic floor muscles (muscles between the thighs containing the urinary region, genitals, rectum, bottom, and vagina). They further found that regular practice bhadrasana and other such asanas might strengthen abdominal muscles and the pelvic floor and reduce the SUI symptoms.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Other Benefits of Bhadrasana<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/digestion-1-375x250.webp\" alt=\"digestion \" class=\"wp-image-262801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/digestion-1-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/digestion-1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/digestion-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/digestion-1-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/digestion-1-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/digestion-1-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/digestion-1-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/digestion-1-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/digestion-1-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>It might help to stabilise mind and keep the body firm.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Since it strengthens muscles of the pelvic floor (muscles in the areas between the thighs containing the urinary region, genitals, rectum, bottom, and vagina or penis), it may help with pregnancy issues and relieve abdominal pain often experienced during menstruation<a href=\"http:\/\/mea.gov.in\/images\/pdf\/common-yoga-protocol-english.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a><sup>,<\/sup><a href=\"https:\/\/theyogainstitute.org\/how-to-do-bhadrasana\"><sup>8<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It might strengthen your back by keeping it erect and upright.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It may help improve digestion and reduce stomach ailments such as acidity, peptic ulcer and constipation<a href=\"https:\/\/wjpr.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/article_issue\/1425553529.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sup>3<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yoga practice may help develop the mind and body; however, it is still not an alternative to modern medicine. You must not rely on yoga alone to treat any condition. Please consult a qualified doctor who will be able to assess your condition correctly and advise accordingly. Moreover, it is necessary to practice and learn yoga under the supervision of a trained yoga teacher to avoid any injuries. <\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote doc-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>As we all know, any yoga asana works around some chakras in the body. Bhadrasana is associated with one of the chakras, the root chakra. The root chakra is associated with the Earth element. Practising bhadrasana may open this root chakra which can result in activating a sense of security in the mind<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/blog\/the-health-benefits-of-bhadrasana-gracious-pose\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sup>9<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/legal\/editorial-policy\/dr-siddharth-gupta-73\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Dr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/strong><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_of_Exercise\"><\/span><strong>Risks of Exercise<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any asana should be essentially performed correctly under the guidance of an expert yoga trainer or instructor. While performing bhadrasana following risk factors must be kept in mind:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Since folding your knees may exert pressure on your joints, it is advised to avoid this practice if you suffer from severe arthritis and sciatica. People with mild to moderate arthritis may perform this pose under expert supervision and variations suggested by your yoga teacher<a href=\"http:\/\/mea.gov.in\/images\/pdf\/common-yoga-protocol-english.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Since fewer studies are available to prove the benefits of bhadrasana, we would need studies on a larger group of participants. To effectively perform this posture, one must rely on advice from a qualified doctor and an expert yoga trainer.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-virasana-and-how-to-do-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Benefits of Virasana (Hero Pose Yoga) and How to Do it\u00a0By Dr. Ankit Sankhe<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bhadrasana is a sitting posture that is helpful to keep the body upright and calm the mind. Archaeologists have found evidence of the existence of this asana in ancient times. We must perform this bhadrasana yoga pose under<strong> <\/strong>expert guidance to achieve maximum benefits for conditions like cardiovascular disorders, Stress Urinary Incontinence, blood pressure and obesity. Thus, it can be a way to achieve good health and relief from stress through regular practice.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-kapotasana-and-how-to-do-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Benefits of Kapotasana (Pigeon Pose) and How to Do it\u00a0By Dr. Himani Bisht<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767001086563\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Why is Bhadrasana also called firm posture or auspicious posture?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Since \u201cBhadra\u201d means firm or auspicious thus, other names of bhadrasana can be firm posture or auspicious posture<a href=\"http:\/\/mea.gov.in\/images\/pdf\/common-yoga-protocol-english.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767001094892\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is Bhadrasana suitable for patients who have arthritis?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, since the asana might put some pressure on the knees as it requires folding of legs. It is advised that this asana may be avoided by patients who have arthritis<a href=\"http:\/\/mea.gov.in\/images\/pdf\/common-yoga-protocol-english.pdf\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767001105219\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is Bhadrasana helpful in managing weight?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Studies have shown that bhadrasana, along with other yoga poses, might help reduce body mass index or BMI (a person\u2019s weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters) and it might help decrease the fat deposited within the adipose tissue. Thus, yoga practices, including bhadrasana, can help us in weight management<a href=\"https:\/\/www.openacessjournal.com\/abstract\/738\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sup>7<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767001113061\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are the benefits of Bhadrasana for women?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Bhadrasana might be beneficial for women\u2019s problems, such as relief of abdominal pain often experienced during menstruation and issues related to pregnancy. This effect strengthens pelvic floor muscles (muscles in the areas between the thighs containing the urinary region, genitals, rectum, bottom, and vagina). Bhadrasana, along with other such asanas, can also reduce the SUI symptoms in women<a href=\"http:\/\/mea.gov.in\/images\/pdf\/common-yoga-protocol-english.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a><sup>,<\/sup><a href=\"https:\/\/theyogainstitute.org\/how-to-do-bhadrasana\"><sup>8<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767001120528\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What effect does Bhadrasana have on blood circulation?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Bhadrasana helps to manage the blood flow to the pelvic region and further, due to the horizontal position of the spine, there is reduced stress to pump the blood against gravity to the brain<a href=\"https:\/\/wjpr.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/article_issue\/1425553529.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sup>3<\/sup><\/a><sup>,<\/sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.openacessjournal.com\/abstract\/738\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><sup>7<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-konasana-and-how-to-do-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Benefits of Konasana (Angle Pose) and How to Do it\u00a0By Dr. Ankit Sankhe<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span><strong>References<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Cleveland Clinic, 10 Yoga Poses to Stretch Your Hip Muscles. July 2022. Internet [Cited: Oct 2022] Available from:<a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/yoga-poses-that-can-stretch-your-hip-muscles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/yoga-poses-that-can-stretch-your-hip-muscles\/<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>21 June INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA Common Yoga Protocol, Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga &amp; Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) [Internet] 4th Revised Edition, May 2019. [Cited: Oct 2022] Available from: <a href=\"http:\/\/mea.gov.in\/images\/pdf\/common-yoga-protocol-english.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a0http:\/\/mea.gov.in\/images\/pdf\/common-yoga-protocol-english.pdf<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nathani N. Yoga- A Therapeutic Adjuvant in Female Infertility. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 2014, 4:3. 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