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Padmasana - Yoga Lotus Pose
Learn the yoga lotus pose from
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The lotus pose is a popular yoga position ( sitting ), where you
cross your legs while you keep your trunk straightened and vertical. The lotus pose is perfect for meditation and helps to develop a good
posture.
You can find more yoga instructions at yoga main.
Technical description: Padmasana - Yoga Lotus Pose
- Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you and your upper body strightened and vertical.
Legs and trunk form a "L"
- Then put your right foot on your left thigh so that the sole of youe foot points up.
The foot should be as close as possible to the hip.
- Push down your right knee with your right hand. ( slowly )
- Then put you left foot on your right thigh so that the sole of your right foot points up. ( use both hands ) Both feet have to be as close as possble to the hips.
- To finish the lotus pose, put your hands on your thighs with your palm either pointing up or down.
Lotus pose with palms pointing up: ENERGIZING
Lotus pose with palms pointing down: GROUNDING
- Keep your upper body vertical and concentrate on your breathing. ( breath slow and concentrated )
Trainer advice: Padmasana - Yoga Lotus Pose
- Your upper body should always stay vertical and straightened. Also when you grab one leg to put it on your thigh.
To practice this, you can lean to a wall. ( shoulder blades and hips should always touch the wall )
- Here a more sporty variation of the lotus pose:
Go into the lotus pose and then lean forward. Put your hands on the floor and try to do a handstand.
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