The technical instruction reveals an asymmetrical configuration: the feet are placed on opposite thighs in an alternating manner. It is a variation of the lotus that creates different pressure on the hips.

The heels upward (pāda-pārṣṇī upari) indicate that the feet are flexed, not extended. This activates the bladder and kidney meridians on the back of the legs.

The asymmetry is significant: Bhadrāsana balances the two hemispheres of the body differently from the symmetrical lotus. It is especially useful for those with pronounced lateral imbalances.