Padmasana (Lotus Pose): Steps, Benefits, Warnings

Lotus Pose (Padmasana) – Steps, Health Benefits, Warnings and Precautions

The Lotus pose or Padmasana is a combination of two words (in Sanskrit – पद्मासन, where the Padma meaning Lotus and Asana meaning yoga posture) pronounced as “pad-MAHS-anna” is also known as the lotus position. The asana is said to resemble a lotus, to foster physical stability and to encourage breathing properly through associated meditative…