A Complete Guide to Bhadrasana. Intro, Benefits & Steps to Perform

Variations of Bhadrasana Yoga

Once you get perfection in doing Bhadrasana Yoga, you can try other variations. Auspicious pose has two variations:

Gorakshasana Pose

 This pose differs slightly from Bhadrasana; only the feet’ position is changed.

• Commence with Dandasana pose. Now, bring the feet inward and bring their soles together so that they touch each other.
• After holding the feet in place, lift the heels off the ground, bend the toes, and keep the sole balls in contact with the floor.
• Place your palms on the opposite heel now. Maintain your posture while closing your eyes.

Mool Bandh Asana

The advanced version of Bhadrasana yoga is Mool Bandha asana.

• Again start with Dandasana. After that, perform Gaurakshasana by bringing the soles of your feet together and inward.
• Now, try sitting while keeping your legs together. Your toes should be pointing out in front of the body, your sides of the feet pressing the perineum or vagina, and your heels pressing the anus.
• Sit in this posture while keeping your eyes closed. Beginners should avoid this asana. This variation requires a flexible ankle.

Benefits of Bhadrasana Yoga

You can experience numerous benefits of Bhadrasana if you perform it regularly; these includes:

• Men experience a Mula bandha from practising Bhadrasana, which stretches the pelvic floor muscles. This helps with spermatorrhea, also known as excessive, uncontrollable ejaculation, prevents inguinal hernia, and regulates testosterone secretion.
• It is possible to practice Bhadrasana yoga with wall support during the second trimester of pregnancy. This may benefit in lengthening and strengthening the pelvic floor, which could support a smooth and easy delivery.
• Disorders of the menstrual cycle, such as dysmenorrhea, cramps, severe pain, and so on, may cause mental and physical imbalances. In the uterine region, fresh oxygen-rich blood is rushed during Bhadrasana, resulting in relief and resolution of problematic issues.
• The regular practice of Bhdrasana alters the blood and nervous system in certain ways. This calms the mind, increases feelings of happiness, and raises serotonin levels. Serotonin boosts mood by crossing the blood-brain barrier. As a result, get over your anxiety and stress.
• Bhadrasana, with moola bandha, transmits the body energy to the perineum, which is the house for the Mooldhara chakra. Therefore, the Root chakra is activated through appropriate and consistent practice, including deep breathing.
• The lower body, including the abdominal area, receives more blood through this asana. The digestive system is also relaxed when the back is raised. This simultaneous assistance improves digestion and also aids in piles.
• It helps loosen the inner thigh and buttock muscles and makes joints like the knee, ankle, sacrum, and hip more mobile. It also helps to open the muscles of the hip abductor.
• It allows the lungs to expand fully in a still posture. This makes things work well and fixes problems.
• The hypothalamus gland is stimulated by increased blood flow to the brain, activating other body glands through a chemical messenger known as a hormone.