Baddha Padmasana

Baddha Padmasana or the Locked Lotus Pose is mentioned in Gheranda Samhita. Baddha Padmasana is a meditation pose that gives physical and mental stability. In Hatha Yoga Pradeepika, Padmasana or the classical Lotus pose is considered one of the four main siting poses for meditation. Baddha Padmasana is an enhanced form of the classical Lotus pose where the hands go behind the back and hold the toes of the feet and the head is bent down to form the Chin Lock. The gaze is fixed at the tip of the nose. Those who wish to learn this asana should first master sitting in the simple Lotus pose or Padmasana.

BENEFITS

Baddha Padmasana helps to achieve physical and mental stability. The mind calms down and practitioner experiences peace.
This pose creates a certain flow of pranic currents towards the brain that calms down the mind making it fit for introversion and higher practices of meditation.
Baddha Padmasana gives lot of flexibility of the arms and the legs.