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'''Bhadrasana''' or '''Gracious pose''' is a sitting posture, and 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 child 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=====Technique 1===
# Sit on Dandasana.
# Fold both the legs and bring the feet together as the soles of the foot touch each other.
# Inhale deeply, bringing the chest forward. Maintain this position for as long as you desire.
# Sit in Vajrasana and separate the knees as wide as possible.
# Place the heels underneath the scrotum or the sides of the vagina.
==Contra-indication==
*If you have knee, joint pain or/and abdominal pain, do not practise this asana.
==Special Notes==
*Pregnant Women should practice this slowly and gently with caution and as far as they feel comfortable, under expert supervision of yoga instructor.
*While practicing advanced posture i.e. technique 2, you can place a blanket folded or a yoga brick under both legs initialy to feel comfortbale, later after more practice you can stop using them.
*This is one of the Asanas prescribed in [[Hatha Yoga Pradipika (book)|Hatha Yoga Pradipika]].
==Related Asanas==
*One of the four meditative postures.
==References==
