Padmasana

Lotus Pose

Lotus is an advanced crossed-leg seat with both feet resting on the opposite thighs. It is not required for meditation.

Demanding ยท 8/10

Practise away from the screen with the Yoga Cards deck.

How to do this pose

  1. Learn the leg arrangement with an experienced teacher after pain-free hip preparation.
  2. Support each lower leg during placement and do not force a foot onto the thigh.
  3. Release the legs carefully with hand support; choose another seat if there is any joint discomfort.

Before you begin

Avoid with knee injury, ankle pain or restricted hip rotation; do not hold through numbness.

What you should feel

A stable seat without knee twisting or ankle pressure.

Benefits

Provides a compact seated base for practitioners with suitable mobility.

Common mistakes

Using the hands to force rotation through the knees.

Modifications

Practise Easy Seated or sit on a chair.

Prep Poses

Supported Bound Angle; teacher-assessed Half Lotus

Follow-Up Poses

Easy Seated; gentle leg extension

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Practise Easy Seated or sit on a chair.