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P R O C E D U R E
Needless to say that India is the origin for "YOGA ASANA". In our beloved country hermits are called "YOGIS". "ASANA" means seating position. Only Yogis were reportedly practicing Asana in the early days. Hence the Asana is named after "YOGIS".
I would like to teach you "Lotus Position" as the first lesson.
PADMAM + ASANA = "PADMASANA"
PADMAM means Lotus. Asana means, as you know, position.
"PADMASANA" is the unique asana to perform meditation. When we practice "PADMASANA" our backbone becomes straight. This enables us to inhale as much oxygen as we need. As a result our lungs are functioning to its fullest capacity.
P R A C T I C E
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Spread a yoga mat on an even floor and sit down as usual on it. Fold your right leg with the help of your hands and keep your right foot on your left thigh. your heel should touch your lower abdomen. Likewise, keep the left foot on the right thigh, the heel should touch the lower abdomen. The lower portion of your feet are supposed to be facing upward. Both the knees should touch the floor firmly, sit straight. |
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The beginners will find it difficult to perform it perfectly according to the instructions. Somebody may be able keep one leg on the thigh but not the other. The heel may not touch the lower abdomen. It would be severely paining for some people. These difficulties will vanish automatically in the course of regular practice. Eventually your perseverance will be brought to fruition. If your practice "Lotus Position" not less than 10 minutes every day it will have a very good effect as for as your health is concerned.
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R E S U L T
Your backbone is getting straightened. The process of purification of blood by the lungs becomes easier. In turn the heart is enabled to function systematically. You can get as much oxygen as your body requires. Automatically you become very active. Your nervous system is made perfect. "Lotus Position" gives you a good appetite. No stomach complaints will arise.
Ladies are advised not to practice "Lotus Position" during menstruation. Beginners should not practice this "Asana" while they are in the family way. Expert ladies can practice it up to the 8th month of their pregnancy. |
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