Padmasana

Benefits

• Destroys all diseases — as declared in HYP
• Calms and stabilises the mind
• Awakens Kundalini through pranic locks
• Natural spinal alignment for long sits
• Foundation for advanced pranayama

Steps

1. Sit with legs extended. Bend the right knee and place right foot on left thigh, sole up.
2. Bend the left knee and place left foot on right thigh, sole up.
3. Hands in Jnana Mudra — index finger and thumb joined — on the knees.
4. Spine, neck, and head erect in one line.
5. Breathe naturally. In advanced practice, cross hands behind back and hold toes.