" Ardha" means" half" and" Padma" means" lotus" in Sanskrit. Those who are unfit to assume the full Padmasana posture using both legs as described above owing to the stiffness of their legs or big shanks may begin rehearsing with one leg at a time alternately until they're suitable to develop the full posture. With the practice of this asana daily, they will be suitable to take that posture for a long time without discomfort and switch on to the full Padmasana posture after sufficient practice.

Sequence:

1. Sit correct on the carpet in Sukhasana
2. Stretch out the legs completely in front of you and keep the heels a little piecemeal.
3. Fold the right leg slightly at the knee- joint. Take hold of the right ankle with the right hand and the right big toe with the left hand. Bending the right knee towards the bottom, bring the bottom up sluggishly towards your body and set it forcefully at the root of the left ham with the sole turned overhead and without changing the position of the extended left leg.The heel should smoothly press the left side of the lower tummy and the reverse portion of the bottom should rest on the left ham.
4. Press down the fraudulent right knee gently with your win so that it remains touching the ground.
5. Fold the left leg slightly at the knee- joint.
6. Take hold of the left ankle with the left hand and the left big toe with the right hand.
7. Bending the left knee outwards towards the bottom, slide the external edge of the bottom along the bottom and draw it gently towards the right shin.
8. Slightly raise the right thigh and place the left foot beneath the right thigh in a comfortable position with its sole turned upward.
9. The reverse portion of the left bottom should lie straight along the bottom.
10. The left knee should also touch the bottom nearly.
11. Place the right win on the right knee and the left win on the left knee with fritters near together.
12. Remain motionless and relaxed in this position as long as you feel comfortable.
13. Stretch out your legs and return to the starting position of Sukhasana
14. Stretch out your left leg first and also your right.
15. Reprise changing the position of the legs.

Benefits:

• Performing the Ardha Padmasana makes it easier to do the more delicate Full Padmasana as it makes the hipsterism- joints, knees and ankles more flexible.
• You may sit in this position as long as you wish and indeed make it a regular sitting posture.
• It is also suitable for meditation.

Yoga Asanas

Amila Sulabhasana | Ardha Halasana | Ardha Matsyendrdsana | Ardha Padmasana | Ardha pavanmuktasana | Arohandsana | Bhujangasana | Chakrasana | Dhanurasana | Gomukha-asana | Halasana | Hasta Parshvasana | Hastapaddsana | Katichalana | Katishaktiasana | Makarasana | Mandukasana | Matsyasana | Mayurasana | Naukasana | Navasana | Padahastasana | Padmasana | Pagachalana | parivrtta trikonasana | Parvat Trikonasana | Parvatasana | Paschimottasana | pavan muktasana | Sarvangasana | Setubandh asana | Shalabhasana | Shashankasana | Shavasana | Shirshasana | Siddhasana | Sitting Position for yoga | Skandha katiasana | Sukhasana | Supine Position for yoga | Supta-vajrasana | Surya namaskar | Trikonasana | Uddyiana Bandha | Uttan Tadasana | Uttana padasana | Utthit padmasana | Vajrasana | Viparitakarani mudra | Vrikshasana | Yoga Mudra |