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The lotus position (Devanagari
Devanagari

, or 'Nagari', is an abugida alphabet of India and Nepal. It is written from left to right, lacks distinct letter cases, and is recognizable by a distinctive horizontal line running along the tops of the letters that links them together....
: ???????; IAST
IAST

The International Alphabet of Sanskrit Transliteration is a popular transliteration scheme that allows a lossless romanization of Brahmic family....
: padmasana; Japanese
Japanese language

IPA: [n?iho?go] is a language spoken by over 130 million people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities. It is related to the Ryukyuan languages....
: ) is a cross-leg
Leg

Leg may refer to the following places in Poland:*A former name for the town of Elk *Leg, Lower Silesian Voivodeship *Leg, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship ...
ged sitting
Sitting

Sitting is a rest position supported by the buttocks or thighs where the torso is more or less upright. There are several ways for humans to sit....
 posture
Posture

Posture or posturing may refer to:In humans* Neutral spine or good posture* Human position* Abnormal posturing, in neurotrauma* Posturography, in neurology...
 originating in meditative practices of ancient India
Ancient India

Ancient India may refer to:*The ancient History of India, which generally includes the ancient history of the whole Indian subcontinent ...
, in which the feet are placed on the opposing thighs. It is an established posture of the Hindu Yoga
Yoga

Yoga refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India. The word is associated with meditative practices in both Buddhism and Hinduism....
 tradition. The position is said to resemble a lotus
Nelumbo nucifera

Nelumbo nucifera, known by a number of names including Indian lotus, sacred lotus, bean of India, or simply lotus. Botanically, Nelumbo nucifera may also be referred to by its Synonym , Nelumbium speciosum or Nymphaea nelumbo. This plant is an aquatic perennial....
, to encourage breathing proper to associated meditative practice, and to foster physical stability.

Famous depictions of the lotus position include Shiva
Shiva

Shiva: is a major Hinduism god, and one aspect of Trimurti. In the Shaiva tradition of Hinduism, Shiva is seen as the supreme God. In the Smarta tradition, he is one of panchadeva....
, the meditating ascetic god of Hinduism, and Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism
Buddhism

Buddhism is a family of beliefs and practices considered by most to be a religionand is based on the teachings attributed to Siddhartha Gautama, commonly known as "The Buddha" , who was born in what is today Nepal....
.






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The lotus position (Devanagari
Devanagari

, or 'Nagari', is an abugida alphabet of India and Nepal. It is written from left to right, lacks distinct letter cases, and is recognizable by a distinctive horizontal line running along the tops of the letters that links them together....
: ???????; IAST
IAST

The International Alphabet of Sanskrit Transliteration is a popular transliteration scheme that allows a lossless romanization of Brahmic family....
: padmasana; Japanese
Japanese language

IPA: [n?iho?go] is a language spoken by over 130 million people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities. It is related to the Ryukyuan languages....
: ) is a cross-leg
Leg

Leg may refer to the following places in Poland:*A former name for the town of Elk *Leg, Lower Silesian Voivodeship *Leg, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship ...
ged sitting
Sitting

Sitting is a rest position supported by the buttocks or thighs where the torso is more or less upright. There are several ways for humans to sit....
 posture
Posture

Posture or posturing may refer to:In humans* Neutral spine or good posture* Human position* Abnormal posturing, in neurotrauma* Posturography, in neurology...
 originating in meditative practices of ancient India
Ancient India

Ancient India may refer to:*The ancient History of India, which generally includes the ancient history of the whole Indian subcontinent ...
, in which the feet are placed on the opposing thighs. It is an established posture of the Hindu Yoga
Yoga

Yoga refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India. The word is associated with meditative practices in both Buddhism and Hinduism....
 tradition. The position is said to resemble a lotus
Nelumbo nucifera

Nelumbo nucifera, known by a number of names including Indian lotus, sacred lotus, bean of India, or simply lotus. Botanically, Nelumbo nucifera may also be referred to by its Synonym , Nelumbium speciosum or Nymphaea nelumbo. This plant is an aquatic perennial....
, to encourage breathing proper to associated meditative practice, and to foster physical stability.

Famous depictions of the lotus position include Shiva
Shiva

Shiva: is a major Hinduism god, and one aspect of Trimurti. In the Shaiva tradition of Hinduism, Shiva is seen as the supreme God. In the Smarta tradition, he is one of panchadeva....
, the meditating ascetic god of Hinduism, and Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism
Buddhism

Buddhism is a family of beliefs and practices considered by most to be a religionand is based on the teachings attributed to Siddhartha Gautama, commonly known as "The Buddha" , who was born in what is today Nepal....
. It may also be depicted on an ancient seal found in Harappa
Harappa

Harappa is a city in Punjab , northeast Pakistan, about 35 km southwest of Sahiwal.The modern town is located near the former course of the Ravi River and also beside the ruins of an ancient history fortification city, which was part of the Cemetery H culture and the Indus Valley Civilization....
.

Benefits of lotus positon

According to traditional texts, sitting in lotus position destroys all disease and awakens kundalini energy (one’s dormant spiritual energy). It calms the mind, stimulates the pelvis, spine, abdomen, and bladder, and stretches the ankles and knees. In women it alleviates menstrual discomfort and sciatica and helps ease childbirth.

See also

  • Asana
    Asana

    Asana is a body position, typically associated with the practice of Yoga, intended primarily to restore and maintain a practitioner's well-being, improve the body's flexibility and vitality, and promote the ability to remain in seated meditation for extended periods....
  • List of Hatha yoga postures
    List of Hatha yoga postures

    This is a list of some common Yoga postures, or asanas. It would be impossible to delineate all recognized postures and their variations. In addition, other labels may be given to postures, depending on the school, the origin of the system within that school, or the yogi or guru who developed the system in question....


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