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Correct Position
The most important thing is to find the most appropriate sitting pose depending on the physical challenges of the person. Although some exercises can be perform better in one position than other, there are always variations that can be done instead, and build it up from there with time. continue

Sukasana Or Easy Pose
This is one of the most commonly use of the sitting poses. It is done sitting on the buttocks cross the legs and keep the spine straight. It doesn’t matter which leg you choose to place underneath the other. continue


Vajrasana Or Rock Pose
It is call “rock pose” because it said that when you master this pose sitting on it you can digest a rock. It is done sitting on the heels, pressing the nerves that goes in the buttocks, and keeping the spine straight. continue


Siddhasana Or Perfect Pose
This wonderful sitting pose works in the nervous system, and directs the sexual energy. It’s done by bending the left leg and place that foot on the spot between the sex organ and the rectum, then bend the right leg on top placing the toes on the back of the left knee. continue

Lotus Pose (Full Lotus)
Most people have heard about “lotus pose” may be because the beautiful name and mysticism of the lotus flower, or may be because the physical challenge. One way or the other, the “lotus pose” gives you tremendous stability, and concentration. continue

Half LotusThis sitting pose is a moderate variation of the full “lotus pose”. There are two options; bend one leg and place the foot of the bend leg on top of the opposite thigh. The other leg is bending, bringing the heel towards the buttocks, as in A, or sit on the heel of the other leg, as in B. And as in all the sitting poses keeping the spine straight. It doesn’t matter which leg you choose to place on top of the opposite thigh. You can practice with both. continue

Sitting In A Chair
This pose is as good as any other one, normally use when none of the other ones are possible. It may be to comfortable! Remain yourself be alert, and choose a good chair for it, a firm chair with a straight back to support your spine will work. It is done sitting on a chair place both feet flat on the floor, and the spine straight. continue

Bound Lotus
This may be one of the most physical challenging sitting poses, which are why it is advisable to build it up slowly. It is done by sitting in full lotus pose, bringing on top of the opposite thigh as high as possible, and grabbing with the right hand the right foot, and with the left hand the left foot. continue


Thirty Degree Slant
This sitting pose creates some pressure at the third eye and at the four lumbar vertebrae.  It is done by sitting on the buttocks in easy pose, or full lotus pose. Eyes remain semi open for meditation. Lean back 30 degrees, different from slump back, maintaining the spine straight. continue



Lion Pose
Good for problems with the teeth, tongue, or jaw, also for sore throat. When emulating the sound of a Lion looks the three bhandas and improves the eyesight. continue



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