Padmasana is the most common and famous technique of yoga. It is practiced almost by all students of yoga. It is supposed to be the simplest and most easy technique in yoga. It is unique in the sense that all people whether men, women and children can practice it in homes, schools and offices under supervision of experienced teacher. Most instructors think that this exercise relaxes and calms body, so it must be practiced regularly.

Paripurna Navasana is achieved by sitting on the floor in an upright position with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. You then extend your arms pointing out forward. Make sure that your arms are parallel to the ground, hands and fingers should be pointing out forward. The next step is to lean backward by using your hips making sure that your spinal column is completely straight as you your upper body becomes erect. Be sure to keep your head and neck in line with your spinal column. Now you raise your lower legs so that they are parallel to the ground. Keep in mind that your feet and toes should be pointed and sharp. Make sure that your body weight is evenly distributed between both your buttocks. If you are able to hold this position for three to six long exhalations, you should then move your legs so that your body forms a v shape. To keep yourself balanced you can extend your arms straight out in front of you while you are extending your legs and spine in a diagonal stretch. Try to hold this pose for three to eight exhalations. Pay close attention to your spine and legs which should be extending away from each other causing the diagonal stretch.