Utthita Padmasana

Raised Lotus Pose

Raised Lotus adds a hand-supported lift to Lotus, increasing the demands on wrists, shoulders and hip mobility.

Type: Balance & Core
Focus: Balance
Advanced ยท 9/10

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How to do this pose

  1. Establish pain-free Lotus and hand support with a teacher before combining them.
  2. Learn a small controlled lift using broad palm support, without throwing the body forward.
  3. Lower the pelvis before releasing the legs with both hands.

Before you begin

Avoid with wrist, shoulder, knee or ankle injury.

What you should feel

Strong arm support without knee or wrist pain.

Benefits

Challenges shoulder depression and trunk strength in a compact balance.

Common mistakes

Forcing Lotus to obtain the lift or bouncing off the floor.

Modifications

Practise seated hand presses with the legs loosely crossed and feet down.

Prep Poses

Teacher-assessed Lotus; seated hand presses

Follow-Up Poses

Easy Seated; wrist rest

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Practise seated hand presses with the legs loosely crossed and feet down.