Padmasana
This asana or posture is called Padmasana as the forms of legs while performing this asana gives the appearance of a Padma (lotus).
Method: While sitting on the ground, stretch your legs forward. Keep them together. Place the right foot on the left thigh and the left foot on the right thigh in such a manner that the heels of both the feet touch the abdomen, on the sides of the navel. Keep the hands on the knees. Keep body, back and head erect. The knees of both the feet should touch ground and generally the eyes should remain closed. One should do Pranayaam also in this pose.
This asana is highly advantageous for attaining concentration of mind and is very useful for those who do mental work, particularly the aged people. It is a unique way of preserving vital fluids of the body and preventing the trapping of the wind inside the body. It imparts peace, solitude and ensures longevity. It also prevents abdominal diseases and female disorders connected with the reproductive organs.