Yoga therapy · Asana
Padmasana — Lotus Pose
पद्मासन
Each foot rests on the opposite thigh, spine upright — the seat most often described in the texts for meditation and pranayama. Named among meditative asanas in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika.
वैद्य आदित्य घोसल्या · Reg. No. NR/AY/RJ/0007555 (NCISM)
How to practise
- 1.Lay mat on calm, clear space; practise under vaidya/instructor guidance.
- 2.Breathe slowly in Padmasana — no forcing or pain.
- 3.Listen to body sensation; pause or modify on discomfort.
- 4.Rest or Shavasana after practice — return spine to neutral length.
- 5.Regularity per vaidya plan — do not self-practice vigorously daily.
Potential benefits
- Considered supportive of steadiness of mind and concentration.
- Considered supportive of meditation seat and pranayama foundation — individual response varies.
- In selected cases within yoga therapy plans, considered supportive of breath–mind coordination.
Contraindications
- Avoid forcing it with a knee or ankle injury or stiffness — begin with Sukhasana instead.
- Pregnancy, recent surgery, acute BP — only after asking vaidya.
Precautions
- First time under instructor/vaidya supervision.
- Stop immediately on pain, dizziness or severe breathlessness.
Classical notes
Named among meditative asanas in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. Patanjali's Yoga Sutra II.46 defines asana as steady and comfortable — Padmasana is the classical seat for dhyana and pranayama when the hips allow. B.K.S. Iyengar's Light on Yoga describes careful hip opening before attempting full lotus — Sukhasana or Ardha Padmasana as preparation.
Padmasana — overview
Each foot rests on the opposite thigh, spine upright — the seat most often described in the texts for meditation and pranayama. Named among meditative asanas in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. On Arogyasudha (/yoga) this asana is educational reference from Dr. Ghosalya's farm shoots — may join yoga therapy plans in selected cases for meditation seat and pranayama foundation, after vaidya approval.
Classical context
Named among meditative asanas in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. Patanjali's Yoga Sutra II.46 defines asana as steady and comfortable — Padmasana is the classical seat for dhyana and pranayama when the hips allow.
Iyengar-style guidance
B.K.S. Iyengar's Light on Yoga describes careful hip opening before attempting full lotus — Sukhasana or Ardha Padmasana as preparation.
Yoga therapy context — Jaipur
At Arogyasudha yoga therapy (/yoga) in Jaipur–Rampura, Padmasana may be part of a personal plan — vaidya selection for knee, back, stress or concentration contexts. After approval by Vaidya Aditya Ghosalya (MA Yoga, Reg NR/AY/RJ/0007555). No guarantee of cure.
Breath and mind
Patanjali's Yoga Sutras place asana as preparation for pranayama and dhyana — toward chitta-vritti-nirodha. In this pose, slow ujjayi or natural breath; no forceful kapalabhati without vaidya.
Frequently asked questions
Q1.What is Padmasana?
A. Each foot rests on the opposite thigh, spine upright — the seat most often described in the texts for meditation and pranayama. Named among meditative asanas in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika.
Q2.Daily practice?
A. Per vaidya plan — not vigorous daily self-practice.
Q3.With knee/back pain?
A. Physician assessment required — supportive in some cases, avoided in others.
Q4.During pregnancy?
A. Often modification or avoidance — vaidya direction only.
Q5.Guaranteed results?
A. No — considered supportive; individual response varies.
Educational information — not self-practice or a cure claim. Vaidya/instructor guidance is essential.
Related articles / Knowledge hub
Read more — educational guides
Arogyasudha pillar guides and knowledge pages — condition-wise understanding with classical orientation.