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Lotus Pose

Category: Seated Level: Advanced Sanskrit: Padmasana

Step-by-Step Guide

1
Sit in Easy Pose to warm up the hips
2
Bring right foot onto left thigh, sole facing up
3
Bring left foot onto right thigh similarly
4
Both knees should ideally touch the mat
5
Sit tall, rest hands in a mudra
6
Never force — the hips and knees must open naturally

Benefits

The classic meditation posture. Deeply grounds and centers. Requires significant hip external rotation.

Pro Tips

Never force Lotus. Work for months on hip-opening poses like Pigeon and Bound Angle first. Forcing it causes knee injuries.

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FAQ

Q: How long does it take to sit in Lotus Pose?

Depends on your starting hip flexibility. Some achieve it in months, others take years. The journey of opening the hips is valuable regardless of reaching full Lotus.

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