Question

Which of these is an ancient asana in Yoga, also known as the 'Lotus position' where one sits in a cross legged position. Its practice is known to calm the brain and promote good posture

Answer 1

Answer:

Padmasana

Padmasana is an ancient asana in Yoga, also known as the 'Lotus position' where one sits in a cross legged position. Its practice is known to calm the brain and promote good posture.

Answer 2

Padmasana

Explanation:

Lotus/Padmasana, from ancient India, is a "cross-legged sitting meditation", where each of the foot is placed on the opposite of each thigh. It is an "ancient asana" in Yoga and is used in the Hindu, Jain, Buddhist, &  Tantra traditions.

The health benefits of this asana are

1. Calms the brain
2. Helps develop good posture
3. Helps keeps ligaments & joints flexible
4. Increases attentiveness & awareness
5. Opens up the hips
6. Keeps the spine straight
7. Restores energy levels
8. Stimulates the pelvis, spine, bladder, & abdomen.
9. Stretches the knees & ankles