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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.
- Steps and Benefits of Bhadrasana
