ALERT!! The Risks and Dangers of Sitting in Padmasana Posture | Sadhguru

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Resumen

TLDRThe discussion delves into the importance of choosing a comfortable yoga sitting posture, emphasizing the goal of remaining stable and comfortable for extended periods. The lotus posture is beneficial as it maximizes body contact with the floor, distributing weight better. However, this posture is often uncomfortable or even painful for the unpracticed, as it requires flexibility in the knees, ankles, and pelvic muscles. Sitting comfort is influenced by modern habits, such as frequent use of furniture, which diminishes flexibility. While young people can practice the lotus posture if comfortable, the essence of yoga is to find a posture that allows stability and focus without discomfort.

Para llevar

  • 🧘 Prioritize choosing a yoga posture where you can sit comfortably for 2 hours 40 minutes.
  • 🍃 The lotus posture distributes body weight, making sitting potentially easier for those practiced.
  • ⚠️ Lotus posture can cause strain or injuries if unpracticed in knee, ankle, or pelvic areas.
  • 🪑 Frequent use of furniture reduces flexibility, making cross-legged postures harder.
  • ❌ Avoid forcing yourself into a posture that's uncomfortable or painful.
  • 💡 It's okay to adopt simpler postures as long as they provide stability and comfort.
  • 👶 Younger individuals may find it easier to practice but should still prioritize ease.
  • 🎯 The ultimate goal of a posture is to allow deep focus without physical distractions.
  • 🔄 Regular practice enhances flexibility over time, benefiting more complex postures.
  • ✅ Choose functionality and comfort over aesthetics in selecting a yoga posture.

Cronología

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    The choice of posture in Asana practices should prioritize personal comfort and stability over perceived superiority. An effective Asana is one you can maintain comfortably for an extended period, specifically for two hours and forty minutes without movement. For instance, the lotus posture is considered ideal due to its maximized contact with the floor, distributing body weight evenly. However, it can be challenging and painful for those unaccustomed to it due to strain on the ankles and knees. The ability to perform such a posture depends on one's practice, body flexibility, and lifestyle factors, such as frequent furniture use limiting physical adaptation. Ultimately, choosing a posture that avoids discomfort or injury and allows sustained concentration is most beneficial, regardless of its complexity.

Mapa mental

Vídeo de preguntas y respuestas

  • What defines a good sitting posture for yoga?

    A good posture is one where you can sit for at least 2 hours and 40 minutes without discomfort, maintaining stability and comfort.

  • Why is the lotus posture considered beneficial?

    The lotus posture maximizes body contact with the floor, distributing weight and making it easier to sit for extended periods.

  • Are there challenges in adopting the lotus posture?

    Yes, the posture can strain ankles, knees, and pelvic muscles, especially if one is unpracticed, and may lead to injuries or discomfort.

  • Can furniture usage impact one's ability to sit cross-legged?

    Yes, frequent furniture use reduces flexibility in knees, ankles, and pelvic muscles, making cross-legged postures more challenging.

  • Is it okay to use simpler postures instead of advanced ones like lotus?

    Yes, one should prioritize comfort and stability over adopting complex postures that cause discomfort.

  • Should young individuals still practice the lotus posture?

    Young individuals can practice if they find the posture comfortable, but it is not mandatory.

  • What is the primary goal of a yoga posture?

    The primary goal is to remain in a stable and comfortable position without being distracted by physical discomfort.

  • Are there general health benefits to practicing lotus posture?

    There are benefits, but these can only be realized if the posture is naturally comfortable for the practitioner.

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    there is no point choosing any
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    particular Asana because you think it's
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    Superior the Asana that you choose is if
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    you sit like this you can sit like this
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    for at least if you can sit like this
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    for two hours 40 minutes
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    this is considered Asana siddhi without
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    having to move anything if you can sit
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    like this this is your rasana
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    whatever it is if you can sit like this
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    this is also okay with me all right
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    where the body is stable and comfortable
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    the idea of lotus posture is
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    it is a posture where the body will be
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    in maximum contact with the floor
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    so which naturally in terms of weight
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    per square centimeter a square inch is
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    minimal so your ability to sit is better
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    because weight is not just on your
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    buttocks it's spread across because of
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    that you feel much easier sitting that
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    way but your ankles may break if you're
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    not used to it and it may become
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    extremely painful
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    unless you're practicing for a long time
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    Lotus posture is not a comfortable
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    posture for most people many people may
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    be able to get into it with difficulty
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    but staying there comfortably is not
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    something that you see often being here
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    maybe you're sitting on the floor but
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    otherwise in the world outside 90 of the
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    time you're sitting on a Furniture some
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    kind of furniture
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    yeah because of that your ability to sit
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    in that posture how your pelvic muscles
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    your ankles your knees are capable of
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    bending because the knee has to bend
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    little sideways unless it's well
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    practiced for a long time suddenly you
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    lock yourself up and you know you could
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    cause minor injuries and above all there
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    is no point sitting in a
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    a very Superior posture which tortures
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    you
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    you sit in a posture which is most
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    comfortable for you
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    preferably cross-legged because that's
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    the way it works the body
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    so it's okay if you're a young man and
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    you can sit comfortably please you can
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    practice there's no harm
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    but uh
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    it has other ramifications more than
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    anything unless it's a extremely
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    comfortable posture for you that's not
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    the thing to choose are there benefits
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    there are benefits
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    but uh
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    more than anything that you're able to
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    remain in a posture without being
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    focused here
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    that is important
Etiquetas
  • Yoga
  • Posture
  • Lotus posture
  • Comfort
  • Stability
  • Flexibility
  • Meditation
  • Pelvic muscles
  • Health benefits
  • Cross-legged sitting