Padmasana: Anatomy and its Physiological Impact on the Body

In today’s fast-paced world, the trend is a comprehensive approach to treatment. Along with Ayurveda as an integrated form of treatment, Yoga is a preventive and curative mode for both physical and mental stress from today’s lifestyles. About the study of breath and muscle awareness, Yoga includes principles of human anatomy. For Yoga practitioners, anatomical awareness is a useful tool for maintaining a healthy body and mind. There are many applications of Yoga practiced by individuals around the world; however, they all share the common application of body and mind balance. Hatha Yoga consists of many components, of which Asana is one, that focus on the structure and function of the human body. There are several sitting Asana with Padmasana or lotus pose being one of them. It is practiced with focus on the anatomical relationships of joint movement, surrounding muscle action, and connective tissues. They are an effective way to restore some of our natural flexibility and mobility. Practicing Padmasana is more than just restoring our natural function with practice related to the pelvis and lower back. Yogic sitting Asanas are a prerequisite to other advanced practices.