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HATHA YOGA - LESSON 1

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Pose 5 - Padmasan Pose (Lotus Pose)

In this pose we are going to work on the hips, knees, and ankles.

Why is this pose so important and why do you see so many Yogis in this posture?

It is because when one attains Samadhi, one will not fall over. This pose is perfectly balanced position for sitting.

There are many steps to getting into this position, but you must start somewhere. So, sit with your legs outstretched and with both hands grab your right foot and pull it slowly up towards your left thigh and place it on top of the thigh, well into the groin area. Just go as far as you comfortably can.

If possible, take hold of the other leg and pull it over the ankle of the right foot. It is important that you only go as far as you can and only sit as long as you are comfortable. Remember there is always your evening session that you can practice again. Soon you will be able to do the full Lotus. Some people who are bow legged may have difficulty, but try nonetheless, as it opens up the pelvic area and stimulates the Kundalini force in the Mulhadara (Coccyc) center.

Visualize light over the knees, hips and ankles.

Let's move on to:

1. The Introduction to Hatha Yoga Lesson 1

2. Pose 1: Sarvangasan (The shoulder stand)

3. Pose 2: Sethu Bandhasan (Bridge Pose)

4. Pose 3: Kama Peedasan (Ear-Knee Pose)

5. Pose 4: Swing Pose

6. Pose 5: Padmasan Pose (Lotus Pose)

7. Pose 6: The Relaxation Pose

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