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    Sitting Poses in Yoga and Pranayama

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    The document discusses different sitting poses in yoga including Sukhasana, Siddhasana, Vajrasana, Ardha Padmasana, and Padmasana. Sukhasana is recommended for those who have difficulty sitting in other poses like Siddhasana or Vajrasana. Siddhasana quiets the mind and activates spiritual energy in the chakras, making it well-suited for pranayama and meditation. Vajrasana calms the body and mind, and stimulates digestion. Padmasana, along with Shirshasana, is referred to as the supreme pose and activates and balances the chakras for pranayama and meditation.

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    The document discusses different sitting poses in yoga including Sukhasana, Siddhasana, Vajrasana, Ardha Padmasana, and Padmasana. Sukhasana is recommended for those who have difficulty sitting in other poses like Siddhasana or Vajrasana. Siddhasana quiets the mind and activates spiritual energy in the chakras, making it well-suited for pranayama and meditation. Vajrasana calms the body and mind, and stimulates digestion. Padmasana, along with Shirshasana, is referred to as the supreme pose and activates and balances the chakras for pranayama and meditation.

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    The document discusses different sitting poses in yoga including Sukhasana, Siddhasana, Vajrasana, Ardha Padmasana, and Padmasana. Sukhasana is recommended for those who have difficulty sitting in other poses like Siddhasana or Vajrasana. Siddhasana quiets the mind and activates spiritual energy in the chakras, making it well-suited for pranayama and meditation. Vajrasana calms the body and mind, and stimulates digestion. Padmasana, along with Shirshasana, is referred to as the supreme pose and activates and balances the chakras for pranayama and meditation.

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    The document describes different sitting poses (asanas) that are practiced in yoga for physical and mental health benefits, including Sukhasana, Siddhasana, Vajrasana, Ardha Padmasana, and Padmasana.

    Sukhasana, Siddhasana, Vajrasana, Ardha Padmasana, and Padmasana are some of the sitting poses described.

    The document mentions that Vajrasana calms the body and mind, stimulates digestion, increases secretion from glands vital for health, helps digestion and eliminates gastric troubles, and benefits those with knee pain.

    SITTING POSES IN YOGA AND PRANAYAMA

    Sitting Alignment in Yoga : Asana is a Sanskrit word meaning to keep our body in a particular posture.
    The great Yogi Patanjali had devised many asanas, the postures, which were steady and comfortable. His
    teaching is known as Astang Yoga, too. Most of the postures are practiced to achieve better physical and
    mental health, as these yoga postures have deep impact on our body, mind and soul.

    1. Sukhasana – Comfortable Pose (cross-legged)

    SUKHASANA – COMFORTABLE POSE (CROSS-LEGGED)

    This sitting posture is recommended for those who have difficulty sitting for a longer period of time in
    Siddhasana, Vajrasana or Padmasana.

    2. Siddhasana – Pose of the Adept


    SIDDHASANA – POSE OF THE ADEPT

    Siddhasana quietens the mind, has a balancing effect on the Nadis (nerves) and activates the spiritual
    energy of the Chakras. Therefore, this sitting posture is well suited for the practice of Pranayama and
    Meditation.

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    3. Vajrasana – Sitting on the Heels.

    VAJRASANA – SITTING ON THE HEELS.


    Vajrasana calms and harmonises body and mind. This position also stimulates digestion therefore it is
    recommended to sit in Vajrasana for about 5-10 minutes after a meal.

    BENEFITS OF VAJRA ASANA:


    It has been noticed that regular practice of this asana increases the secretion from the glands, which are
    vital for the physical and mental health of a person.Along with other benefits of doing Yogic posture,
    Vajrasana helps the digestion process and assists in eliminating the gastric troubles. Those who have
    suffered from the pain in knee would be benefited by doing this posture.

    4. Ardha Padmasana – Half-Lotus

    ARDHA PADMASANA – HALF-LOTUS

    This posture is recommended for those unable to sit comfortably in Padmasana.

    5. Padmasana – Lotus

    PADMASANA – LOTUS
    Padmasana, together with Shirshasana (Headstand), is referred to as the supreme Asana. The Lotus
    posture activates and balances the Chakras and quietens the thoughts. It is an ideal sitting posture for
    Pranayama and Meditation.

    BENEFITS OF DOING PADMASANA.


    Padmasana is basic posture for many yogic acts. If you want to do chanting for longer hours it is
    convenient to sit in this pose. As narrated by Patanjali, sitting in this posture makes the energy of human
    body taking its natural shape. It helps in healing several disorders in our body. It is believed that those who
    practice Padmasana would get help in awaking Kundalini. All the yogis and their pupils prefer to be in this
    posture while doing the various breathing exercises.

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