Nowadays, using mobile for hours, working on laptop and sitting at one place has become a part of our routine. Gradually its effect starts appearing on the body also. Someone's back starts bending forward, while someone else's shoulders always remain down and forward. Initially people ignore it considering it to be a minor thing, but staying in wrong posture for a long time can cause stiffness and discomfort in the body.

In such a situation, you can do Gupt Padmasana. Shilpa Shetty recently shared her video doing Gupta Padmasana i.e. Hidden Lotus Pose. Let us know the method of doing this asana and its benefits.

What is Gupt Padmasana?

Gupt Padmasana is also called Hidden Lotus Pose. This is a little different and difficult from the normal Padmasana. In this, the legs are tied in lotus posture i.e. Padmasana and then the body is tilted towards the ground. During this, the chest and chin touch the ground, while the hands are taken behind the back and raised up. Shilpa Shetty was seen doing this yoga asana very easily. However, it is not right to try to do it immediately after seeing it. For this it is necessary to have good flexibility and balance in the body.

How to do Hidden Lotus Pose?

• First of all, sit comfortably on the yoga mat.


• Now make Padmasana by placing your right foot on the left thigh and left foot on the right thigh.


• Place both hands on the ground in front of the knees.


• Now putting your body weight on your hands, slowly raise your hips and try to come down on your knees.


• After this, slowly bring down the elbows and the front part of the body. Rest your stomach, chest and chin on the mat.


• Finally, take both the hands behind the back, hold them together and lift them upwards.


• Do not rush this entire process. If you feel strain or pain in the body, stop immediately.

How to help with back and shoulder posture?

• The most special aspect of this asana is that it works on many parts of the body simultaneously. When done correctly, a stretch is felt around the chest and shoulders.


• This can help in maintaining the flexibility of these parts. For people whose shoulders are constantly bent forward, it is important to pay attention to shoulder mobility.


• Apart from this, this asana can help in improving the movement of hips, pelvis, knees and ankles. Raising the hands by tying them behind also works the shoulders and wrists. Daily and proper practice can help in maintaining the flexibility of the body.

Who should not do this asana?

• Gupt Padmasana is not easy for everyone. If you have pain in your knees, hips or shoulders or have any old injury in these parts, then avoid doing this.


• Even if you have problems to neck i.e. cervical spine, do not do this asana without expert advice.


• If you are just starting yoga and are not able to do full Padmasana, then Ardha Padmasana i.e. Half Padmasana can be an easy alternative.