Bhadhra means firm or auspicious.

Technique

  • Sit erect with the legs stretched out straight in the front.
  • Keep the hands beside the hips. This is Dandasana.
  • Now put the soles of your feet together.
  • Exhale and clasp your hands together over your toes. Pull your heels as close as possible up to perineum region.
  • If your thighs are not touching or are not close to the floor, place a soft cushion underneath the knees for support. This is the final position.
  • Stay here for some time.

Benefits

  • Keeps the body firm and stabilize the mind.
  • Keeps the knees and hip joints healthy.
  • Helps to relieve knee pain.
  • Acts on the abdominal organs and releases any tension in the abdomen.
  • Benefits women by relieving abdominal pain often experienced during menstruation.

A Word of Caution

  • Avoid this practice in case of severe arthritis and sciatica.