Yoga Chikitsa · Primary · Finishing Sequence
Baddha Padmasana
Bound lotus
What it is
Baddha Padmasana, bound lotus, is the first of the three seated lotus poses near the very end of practice.
What it looks like
Sitting in full lotus, you reach the arms behind the back and hold the opposite feet. The chest lifts.
Why it is practised
It is a compact, upright seat that leads into Yoga Mudra. Together with Yoga Mudra, Padmasana and Utpluthih, it forms the last short group of seated poses. The bind behind the back draws the shoulders open and helps the chest lift, but it should always feel steady rather than strained. It is held for a short count of breaths.
What to pay attention to
Lotus must be comfortable first. If the hands do not reach the feet, hold the elbows or use a strap. Never force the knees.
Who it suits
Students with a comfortable lotus. Others sit cross-legged.
Next in the sequence: Yoga Mudra.
Lotus with a bind behind the back, before the seal.
Practise this Primary pose in a Mysore-style room, or in a private session in Dubai or online.
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