Padm Asana Anatomy

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Padm Asana - Anatomy

Dr. Bhumica Bodh1, Dr. Sunil Kumar Yadav2, Dr. Somlata Jadoun1
1PG
Scholar, 2Associate Professor,
1,2Department of Sharir Rachana, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
ABSTRACT How to cite this paper: Dr. Bhumica Bodh

Holistic approach of treatment is becoming the trend nowadays. Ayurveda | Dr. Sunil Kumar Yadav | Dr. Somlata
being such kind of treatment along with Yoga is the preventive and curative Jadoun "Padm Asana - Anatomy"
modality which can deal with both the physical and mental stress in today’s Published in
lifestyle. Yoga practice emphasizes the relationship of the breath and the International Journal
spine. In the light of their relationship to the breath and spine, Yoga integrates of Trend in Scientific
principles of human anatomy. For Yoga practitioners, anatomical awareness is Research and
a powerful tool for keeping sound bodies and minds. There are many forms of Development (ijtsrd),
Yoga adopted by the Yogis and widely practiced throughout the world, with a ISSN: 2456-6470,
common aim of body and mind balance. Hath Yoga has Asana as its component Volume-4 | Issue-6, IJTSRD33638
which is based on the structure and function of the human body. There are October 2020,
some sitting Asana, among which is PadmAsana or lotus pose. It is practiced pp.1158-1159, URL:
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tissues. They can help to restore some of the natural flexibility and
therapeutic. Beyond the idea of restoring natural function to the pelvis and Copyright © 2020 by author(s) and
lower back, Yogic sitting also has an association with more advanced practices. International Journal of Trend in Scientific
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INTRODUCTION
Ayurveda is a comprehensive system of medicine since Marma and Chakra stimulation occurring while performing
ancient times. It provides the understanding of various the practice of this Asana.
sciences such as Yoga, in the ocean of its knowledge. Yoga is
referred to a process of the control of Chitta Vritti that is the Methods-
ripples in the mind. Yoga can also be related to a form of The Asana was religiously performed by me from Gheranda
psychotherapy in Ayurveda which minimises the Rajas and Samhita2. Its second lesson, where AcharyaGheranda has
Tamas by uplifting the Sattva. Some types of Yoga have their explained the best eighty- four Asana of Shiva was referred.
primary concern in mind, intellect and soul. HathaYoga that Padmasana is told in second number in order and described
is a form of Yoga, works as an effective practice to provide in eighth verse. Where the right foot is placed on the left
adequate exercise to the body suggested for common man. thigh and similarly the left one on the right thigh, also hands
HathaYoga has its prime concern on the body. Asana is a part are to be crossed behind the back and firmly caught in hold
of this Yoga. Asana is defined as the steady posture of the great toes of feet so crossed. Chin is placed on the
comfortable for the practice of meditation1. chest and gaze is to be fixed on the tip of the nose. This
posture is called the Padmasana or lotus posture. This
The word Asana can be literally translated as “seat,” and posture destroys all the diseases.
from a certain perspective, all of Asana practice can be
viewed as a methodical way of freeing up the spine, limbs, While practicing the Asana all the anatomical structures
and breathing so that the yogi can spend extended periods of stretched or involved in some kind were noticed with the
time in a seated position comfortably. Here the body kinesiology involved with the Asana. The Marma and the
acquires most stability and all the dis-tractions of dealing Chakra associated were also taken into consideration.
with gravity and breath can disappear, body’s energies are
freely alligned for the deeper contemplative work of Various books, articles and journals related to Yoga and
meditative practices. In the light of their relationship to the Asana and kinesiology were referred to know their
breath and spine, Yoga integrates principles of human perspective and for the better interpretation.
anatomy. Therefore the Yoga practitioners must have an
anatomical awareness, which is a powerful tool for keeping Result and Discussions-
sound bodies and minds. There are some sitting Asana, As we know, the key structures for all seated poses are feet,
among which is Padmasana or lotus pose. This Padmasana, is ankles, knees, hip joints, pelvis, spine, and skull.
the topic of interest in my article. Through my article I would Common joint actions are
like to discuss the kinesiology, along with consideration of Knees would be flexed
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Hip joints, flexed or slightly lengthening position. Torso – spinal extensors
Spine in neutral curves or axial extensions with Skull and transverses abdominis engage to lengthen and
balanced on spine. stabilise your spine in a neutral position, while your
rectus abdominis stretches slightly. Your multifidus
These are common elements to all sittingAsana. Whichever engages sending feedback to your brain about your
sitting position one chooses, if the knees are above the hip body’s position. Your rhomboids and middle and lower
joints, the pelvis can tip posteriorly, causing the spinal trapezius engage slightly to retract your scapulae, while
curves to go into flexion, especially if there is tightness in the you consciously release any tension held in your upper
hamstrings. To maintain an upright shape, the erector trapezius. Your latissimus dorsi and other back muscles
muscles contract to extend the spine, and the psoas muscles may be minimally engaged to stabilise you in position.
contract to pull the anterior lumbar spine forward Thighs and lower legs- your hip flexors- mainly your
(attempting to restore the lumbar curve).With the hips iliopsoas- help maintain hip flexion. You may feel
elevated above the knees, the lumbar and other spinal curves engagement of more thigh muscles here, consider using
are restored, and the weight of the head can balance with props until you can relax unnecessary engagement. Your
minimal muscular effort. In a well-supported seated Asana, quadriceps, gluteus maximus and hip adductors are
the intrinsic equilibrium of the pelvis, spine, and breathing stretched. You may feel stretching around your ankles,
mechanism supports the body on deeper processes, such as which are in plantar flexion.
breathing or meditation and the energy that has been
liberated from postural effort can be focused. Conclusion-
The deepest principles of Yoga are based on a subtle and
In practice of Padmasana, the position of the crossed legs profound appreciation of how the human system is
holds the spine in its natural curve; allows the vital organ to constructed. The subject of the study of Yoga is the Self, and
fall into correct position, gives rest to the heart; and makes the Self is dwelling in a physical body. The ancient yogis held
hips, knees and ankles flexible3. the view that we actually possess three bodies: physical,
astral, and causal. From this perspective, Yoga anatomy is
Here are some structures and movements that maybe the study of the subtle currents of energy that move through
directly involved in the process. the layers, or “sheaths,” of those three bodies6.
Chakras-Regular practice of Padmasana improves the
psychosomatic functions. It purifies the whole nervous In Yoga practice, just as the bare feet develop a new
system of the body by the energy accumulated at the relationship with the ground through the practice of
Muladhara Chakra. This Chakra is situated below the standing Asanas, the hip, pelvic joints, and lower spine
triangular sacral bone and also corresponds to the pelvic develop a new relationship with the earth when you bear
plexus, which looks after all our excretions, inclusive of weight directly on them in sitting postures. Padmasanaor the
sex activity. Thereby stimulating this Chakra, by flow of Lotus Posture is one of the beautiful sitting Asana. Therefore
Pranacontrols the organs – prostate gland, womb, through Padmasana all the structures related to it and
excretion, sex and smell. Padmasana also aligns the Marma gets stimulated. The knowledge of movements and
spine and is best for meditation to work on the crown the structures involved in the process is also of utmost
that is Sahastrara Chakra, which is the most important importance, to perform the Asana well and attain good
centre, situated in brain or limbic area. It controls the results.
thoughts, emotions resulting in self-realisation and
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