{"id":169851,"date":"2023-01-30T14:07:27","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T14:07:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=169851"},"modified":"2026-03-02T11:39:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T11:39:34","slug":"health-fitness-benefits-of-baddha-padmasana-and-how-to-do-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-baddha-padmasana-and-how-to-do-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Baddha Padmasana (Bound Lotus Pose) and How to Do it\u00a0By Dr. Himani Bisht"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What is Baddha Padmasana?<\/a><\/li>
How to Do It?<\/a><\/li>
Benefits of Baddha Padmasana<\/a><\/li>
Risks of Baddha Padmasana<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nHave you ever felt stressed with everyday life and wanted to opt for or choose a natural way to build balance within yourself? Then, yoga is the answer to achieving this balance. It can be ideally performed in a quiet and peaceful place.\u202fThe Yoga Upanishads\u202fmay sometimes stress staying comfortable, maintaining the posture firmly, and keeping your mind and body peaceful before beginning with the actual pose. Baddha padmasana is one such crossed legged sitting asana. It intends to facilitate meditation (Dhyana), concentration (Dharana), and self realization (Samadhi)1<\/a>,2<\/a><\/sup>. Let us read in detail about the importance and health benefits of the Baddha Padmasana.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>What is Baddha Padmasana?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBaddha means \u2018bound\u2019 and Padma means \u2018lotus\u2019. Thus, this asana is also called the bound lotus pose or locked lotus pose. Baddha Padmasana is the counter pose to the Ardha matsyendrasana. It is important to perform the counter asana exactly after performing the Ardha matsyendrasana. This asana helps you achieve complete focus and fulfilment of one\u2019s potential. Thus, this asana has been recommended specifically for performing Pranayama. Baddha padmasana may be performed slowly within your body\u2019s limitations and not forcefully 3<\/a>,4<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Baddha Padmasana is the old fasioned version of the Lotus Posture. It is the evolved and advanced variation of the lotus posture.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The posture formed in baddha padmasana resembles the symbol of infinity.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>How to Do It?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
To begin with this pose, you must sit straight, with both legs stretched out in front. After that, follow the steps given below to be aware of the comfortable limits of your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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To get into the pose, you may need to bend your right leg from the knee and place the foot as high as possible on the left thigh. The foot may be positioned as the heel touches your abdominal region near the naval. Now bend the left leg, place the left foot on the right thigh as high as possible, and place it near the navel.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Try to touch the ground with your knees (if possible).\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Now take the arms around the back and catch the toes of both feet with opposite hands.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lock your chin and keep your chest forward.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Married people should gaze at the tip of the nose, and others should gaze at the centre of the eyebrows^{4<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nIt is particularly important to be careful about which hand is taken around first. If the left leg is crossed over the right leg, the left arm is taken back to catch hold of the right toe. While performing this pose from the other side, when the right leg is over the left leg, the right arm will be put around the back first to hold the left toe4<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep taking deep breaths throughout this asana. You can repeat the asana rounds as per your capacity and comfort4<\/a><\/sup>. Remember to keep your spine straight while performing this asana. You can sit on a cushion if you find it difficult to sit in this pose otherwise3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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