Lotus pose (Padma = lotus and Asana = pose ). This is the usual one prescribed for pranayam. It has little lotus appearance though named after it.

 

Technique

Sit on the blanket with legs stretched forward. Place the right foot on the left thigh touching the bowels. Similarly the left leg, the right leg remaining in the position already placed. See that the knees, placed in this form, touch the ground. Then place the hands on the respective knees, sitting erect. This is Padmasana.

In the beginning this pose will be a difficult task, but by and by the pose can be performed easily.