ARDHA-PADAMASAN

Place one foot on opposit thigh and on the other thigh the other foot. This is knowon as Virasan.
NOTE: Since the position of legs is like of that of Padamasan (i.e. not complete) the posture is called "Aradh Padamasn"
TECHNIQUE:

1. Sit stretching out both legs, hands by the side of the body, palms on the ground, finger together pointing towards.
2. Hold the right foot with left hand and right ankle with the right hand and place the right leg on left thigh.
3. In the same way, place the left leg under right thigh.
4. Sit erect,Place hands on the respective knees. Gaze should be nasal of infront.
5. While coming back, loosen your hands and stretch out your left leg first.
6. Then stretch out right leg and return to the original position.

REMEMBER:

1. It is considered as preparotory Asan or Padamasan, therefor one should practise this asan first.
2. While in final position, the knees must touch the ground.