Padasana is a kind of yoga posture that is a great way of strengthening the abdomen. This also is a good exercise during pregnancy.<br /><br />Meaning :<br /><br />Pada means legs and asana means posture. So Padasana means a yoga pose with the legs.<br /><br />Technique :<br /><br />One starts Padasana by lying on the back and by swinging the legs across at a right angle. The foot at such times is perpendicular to the ground and then comes back to the ground again.<br /><br />One usually performs this asana in the mornings.<br /><br />Technique :<br /><br /> Padasana is usually done by lying on the back and pressing the back on the ground.<br /> Stretch the legs above and spread them through the feet and the toes.<br /> Hold the toes together and pull them away from the thighs.<br /> Pay attention t the sides and stretch in such a way that you are not towards the wall.<br /> Remember to relax in the groin area.<br /> The chest and the abdomen swell during this yoga pose.<br /> The arms go up such that they touch the sides of the ears.<br /> Breathe out and keep the buttocks on the ground and lift only the heels.<br /> Now you may release the toes and do the asana by interlocking it in the other way.<br /><br />Benefits Of Padasana :<br /><br /> Padasana is a perfect pose for strengthening the abdomen which is a good exercise during pregnancy.<br /> The concentration and power and focuses improves due to this yoga pose.<br /> When the arms are taken up the capacity of the lungs are improved and the overall awareness is good which a great exercise during pregnancy is again.<br /><br />Caution :<br /><br />One must take care that if there are any complications during pregnancy then it is ideal to perform this pose under the consultation of the doctor.<br /><br />Padasana is a good yoga pose which benefits not only the pregnant lady but also is a very good exercise during pregnancy.
