Ardha means half and hence the name means half position adopted for Padmasana. As complete Padmasana is very difficult for beginners, many yoga teachers do make their students practice Ardha Padmasana for few days before they are able to sit in Padmasana with ease and comfort.
Technique :-
- Sit stretching out both legs, hands by the side of the body, palms on the ground, fingers together pointing forward.
- Hold the right foot with the left hand and the right ankle with the right hand and place the right leg on the left thigh.
- In the same way, place the left leg under the right thigh.
- Sit erect, place hands on the respective knees. Gaze should be nasal or infront.
- While coming back, loosen your hands and stretch out your left leg first.
- Then stretch out right leg and return to the original position.
Remember :-
- It is considered as a preparatory Asana for Padmasana, therefore, one should practise this Asana first.
- While in final position, the knees must touch the ground.
It relaxes a person's body and mind and prepares him or her for Padmasana and other asanas that are based on Padmasana. It also improves digestion and helps in concentration and relaxation of mind. It's very suitable for meditation and helps a person until he learns to do Padmasana with ease.
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