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'''Bhadrasana''' or '''Gracious pose''' is a sitting posture, can also be 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.
==Procedure==
===Technique 1===
# Sit on Dandasana.
# Fold both the legs and bring the feet together as the soles of the foot touch each other.
# Hold the toes with your hands, pull your legs towards your perineum, touching the floor.
# The crown of the head reaches toward the sky, lengthening the spine and dropping the shoulders down the back.
# Inhale deeply, bringing the chest forward.
===Technique 2===
# Sit in Vajrasana and separate the knees as wide as possible.
# Place the heels underneath the scrotum or the sides of the vagina.
==Benefits==
#It helps to make the legs flexible, by stretching thighs, ankles and feet.
#It strengthens the backbone, thighs, hips and buttocks.#Improves digestion#Develops brain power, memory, concentration#Helps with normal child birth, delivery#Fights fatigue#Great posture for meditation as it calms the mind and reduces mental activity.
==Contra-indication==
