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Classic Seated Postures (Lotus Pose) Used For Meditation

There are plenty of seated postures in yoga, the basic one though is the padmasana or the Lotus Pose. There are standing postures; twists, and postures that you do lying down. Every set of postures in yoga has benefits. Let's look at some of the seated positions. Some of the seated postures are classic; while some are used for meditation.

Easy Pose or Sukhasana: This meditative posture is generally done after the Corpse Pose. This posture has several benefits including keeping your mind calm, inner tranquility, slowing down metabolism, and straightening the spine.

Spread Leg Forward Fold or Upavista Konasana: These are great for the adductors and the hamstring muscles. A posture that brings calmness and energy, this is a great seated posture.

Hero Pose or Virasana: A fundamental seated position, the Hero Posture improves posture, stretches ankles, and arches the feet. If you have flat feet, then do try this pose.

Lotus Pose or Padmasana: This is a good pose for meditation. This classic posture will make your legs more flexible, will improve your concentration, and strengthen you ankles.

Seated Forward Bend or Paschimothanasana: Here is a Yoga pose that will improve your posture and concentration. It will also relieve stress, stretch your spine, shoulders and hamstrings, and relax your mind and body.

Child Pose or Balasana: Here is a good way of stretching your back muscles, ankles, thighs, hips and shoulders. This pose is generally done to relax after the Headstand.

Garland Pose: Here is a yoga posture that can stretch the neck muscles, the back, the lower legs, and the ankles. It is also great for flexibility.

Full Boat Psoture or Paripurna Navasana: This is an effective posture for reliving stress, improving digestion, toning the midsection. It also strengthens the hip flexor and the abs.

Ankle Rotation posture: This posture is good for improving the flexibility of the ankles If you have arthritis, then this might be a good posture for you.

Wrist Bending posture: Here is a good yoga posture for those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and general arthritis. Do take care while bending and stretching your wrists.

Ankle Bending: This posture is good for arthritis patients.

Hand Clenching: Clenching your hands is good for people who work long hours in front of the computer.

General benefits of seated yoga postures: Seated postures in yoga are good for improving the flexibility of the groin, ankles, knees and hips. These also strengthen the muscles of the spine. When seated positions are combined with meditation or pranayama, these techniques help to soothe the mind.

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