Padmāsana

Variations

Baddha Padmāsana

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Collated Related Short Posts & Quotes:

“Today there are many expectations
around what was known in Yoga as
Padmāsana or the lotus posture, in
terms of its place in Yoga practice.
For example, seeing this pose as a
representative of Yoga Āsana can
arouse misunderstandings as to
the role and purpose of the form.
As an emblem for a ‘classical’ sitting
Āsana, it can proffer a dual image of
a vertical strength or stability; allied
with horizontal flexibility or mobility.
This image is an important aspect in
appreciating the form and function of
Padmāsana, and is also a Bhāvana that
should be applied to any sitting Āsana.”
– 108 Postural Practice Pointers

We must also consider the safety factors
“For example, we have Śīrṣāsana and Padmāsana.
Because of being able to do these Āsana a
person wants to do Padmāsana in Śīrṣāsana,
exploring an Āsana known as Viparīta Padmāsana.
However one has to know the factors involved.
One cannot assume that because two things
are possible, a third will follow automatically.”
– 108 Yoga Planning Pointers
– The Viniyoga of Planning Principles Guidelines – Collected & Collated

We must also consider the safety factors
“For example Viparīta Padmāsana could
be approached by working dynamically
from Ardha Padma Sarvāṅgāsana
into Ardha Padma Halāsana. This would
ascertain the ability to work into and with
Padmāsana in an inverted Āsana such as Śīrṣāsana.
Thus, any Āsana practice must allow for certain
safety factors, so we are able to work with respect
and regard for the individual involved and yet
retain consideration of and for the safety factors.”
– 108 Yoga Planning Pointers
– The Viniyoga of Planning Principles Guidelines – Collected & Collated