![]() Almost all the Puranas, Itihasas and later Indian texts mention it at least in passing and it is well known even in the Buddhist tradition (as indicated by the iconic Padmasana posture of several Buddha statues). Padmasana is one of the oldest known Asanas in history, and is described in the Yoga Yajnavalkya (200 BC) the oldest extant text that describes Yoga Asanas. This asana has been given a significant place in Yoga practice as it is best suited for Pranayama, Meditation and also concentration. 'Padma' means lotus in Sanskrit and in this asana the position of the legs look like blooming lotus. ![]() Padmasana may be regarded as an essential exercise in postural training both for the purpose of Yoga meditation as also for preserving normal elasticity of the muscles that are connected with the pelvis and lower extremities. Padmasana was also depicted on an ancient seal found in Harappa. Famous depictions of the Padmasana position include Shiva, the meditating ascetic God of Hinduism, and Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. ![]() The position of Padmasana is resembles a lotus. The Hathayoga mentions that of the 84 Asanas Lord Shiva is reputed to have taught, this was one of the most important. The lotus position or Padmasana is a cross-legged sitting posture originating in meditative practices of ancient India, in which the feet are placed on the opposing thighs.
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