Lotus Pose
Padmasana · पद्मासन
Lotus Pose
Padmasana · पद्मासन
Seated
Level
Advanced
Body
Seated
How to practice
Keep your spine tall and let the hips, rather than the knees, provide the opening. Rest the feet on the floor and support the thighs wherever they hover.
Benefits
Develops hip external rotation and a stable seated base for breathing or meditation when comfortable.
Who should avoid or modify
- The rotation must come from the hips, not the knees. Never pull the feet into place; use a simple cross-legged seat with knee or ankle discomfort.
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