The Firm Posture – Bhadrasana

Bhadhra means firm or auspicious.

Technique

• Sit erect with the legs stretched out straight in front.
• Keep the hands beside the hips. This is Dandāsana.
• Now put the soles of your feet together.
• Exhale and clasp your hands together over your toes. Pull your heels as close as possible to the perineum region.
• If your thighs are not touching or are not close to the floor, place a soft cushion underneath the knees for support. This is the final position.
• Stay here for some time.

Benefits

• Keeps the body firm and stabilizes the mind.
• Keeps the knees and hip joints healthy.
• Helps to relieve knee pain.
• Acts on the abdominal organs and releases any tension in the abdomen.
• Benefits women by relieving abdominal pain often experienced during menstruation.

A Word of Caution

Avoid this practice in case of severe arthritis and sciatica.

(AYUSH, Govt. Of India)