In this lesson, you will learn how to do the Lotus Pose. The Lotus Pose is the most popular sitting position in yoga. You basically fold your legs, keep your back straight, and relax your arms. The Lotus Pose is perfect for meditation and helps develop good posture. You can find more yoga instructions at Yoga Main.
Execution
Sit on the floor with your legs extended and your upper body straight and vertical. Legs and trunk form an "L".
Then put your right foot on your left thigh so that the sole of your 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 your left foot on your right thigh so that the sole of your left foot points up (use both hands). Both feet should be as close as possible to the hips.
To finish the Lotus Pose, place your hands on your thighs with your palms either pointing up or down:
Keep your upper body vertical and concentrate on your breathing. Breathe slowly and with focus.
Advice
Your upper body should always stay straight, even when you grab one leg to place it on your thigh. To practice this, you can also lean against a wall (shoulder blades and hips should always touch the wall).
Here is a more advanced variation of the Lotus Pose: Go into the Lotus Pose and then lean forward. Place your hands on the floor and try to do a handstand.
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