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Bhadrasana
'''Bhadrasana''' or '''Gracious pose''' is a sitting posture, can also be a meditative posture as it is suitable for prolonged periods of sitting.
''Bhadra'' means 'gracious and blessed'. According to Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Gheranda Samhita, this asana is a destroyer of diseases, relieves fatigue and tones reproductive organs. This asana helps for normal delivery
According to Swatmarama it is also known as gorakshasana, and moola bandhasana is a variation of bhadrasana, but in these positions the foot positions varies slightly.
There are few variations of this Asana, but mostly two. One is easy and another quite difficult.
==Procedure==
# Sit in Vajrasana and separate the knees as wide as possible.
# Place the heels underneath the scrotum or the sides of the vagina.
# Both heels should be kept together and back of the heels under the buttocks
# Then hold the toes to make the body steady.
# Close the eyes and keep awareness on the breath.
==Benefits==
#It helps to make the legs flexible, by stretching thighs, ankles and feet.
#It strengthens the thighs, hips and buttocks.
#
==Contra-indication==
==Special Notes==
==Related Asanas==
==References==
*[[Hatha Yoga Pradipika (book)]] published by YPT, Munger.
*[http://www.yogkala.com/bhadrasana-gracious-pose-steps-health-benefits-precautions/ Steps and Benefits of Bhadrasana]
[[Category:Yoga]]
''Bhadra'' means 'gracious and blessed'. According to Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Gheranda Samhita, this asana is a destroyer of diseases, relieves fatigue and tones reproductive organs. This asana helps for normal delivery
According to Swatmarama it is also known as gorakshasana, and moola bandhasana is a variation of bhadrasana, but in these positions the foot positions varies slightly.
There are few variations of this Asana, but mostly two. One is easy and another quite difficult.
==Procedure==
# Sit in Vajrasana and separate the knees as wide as possible.
# Place the heels underneath the scrotum or the sides of the vagina.
# Both heels should be kept together and back of the heels under the buttocks
# Then hold the toes to make the body steady.
# Close the eyes and keep awareness on the breath.
==Benefits==
#It helps to make the legs flexible, by stretching thighs, ankles and feet.
#It strengthens the thighs, hips and buttocks.
#
==Contra-indication==
==Special Notes==
==Related Asanas==
==References==
*[[Hatha Yoga Pradipika (book)]] published by YPT, Munger.
*[http://www.yogkala.com/bhadrasana-gracious-pose-steps-health-benefits-precautions/ Steps and Benefits of Bhadrasana]
[[Category:Yoga]]
