Hidden route to inner harmony

Gupta Padmasana means "hidden lotus pose". Likened to a lotus in bloom, it opens up the whole of the body and encourages deep breathing. It may be used as a relaxation or meditation pose as it induces a feeling of peace and tranquillity and restores inner harmony.

Gupta Padmasana

• Sit in Padmasana.
• Place hands on floor in front of knees. Leaning on the arms get on to knees.
• Slowly, lower front side of body to the floor in the prone position. Rest chin on floor.
• Bring arms behind back and place palms together with fingers pointing towards head.
• Close eyes and relax the whole body. Hold this position for a minute or longer if comfortable.
• Return to the start position and repeat the posture with legs crossed the other way in Padmasana.

Benefits

• This asana helps correct postural defects of the spine and is useful in achieving an effective meditative posture.
• It is also useful in correcting hip displacement when practised regularly.
• It helps control anger and relieves anxiety.
• This asana increases physical and mental stamina.

Caution

People with hip or knee problems or a frozen shoulder should practise under expert guidance.

- Bharat Thakur guides you through practices that will connect you to the wisdom of the ancient Indian science of exercising