Traditional
Lotus Pose
Padmasana
Cross the legs deeply with each foot resting on the opposite thigh.
- Benefits
- Builds strength, mobility, and breathing awareness with steady alignment. Particularly helpful for feeling steady and present.
- Props
- Blanket optional.
- Hold Time
- 5 to 8 breaths
- Cautions and Contraindications
- Practice within a pain-free range. Reduce depth or use props for knee, low back, neck, wrist, or shoulder sensitivity.
- Entering Lotus Pose
- Sit with the legs extended. Bend one knee and place that foot high on the opposite thigh. Bend the other knee and place the second foot on the opposite thigh to complete the seat. Take a steady inhale to create length, then use the exhale to settle into the final shape.
- Exiting Lotus Pose
- Release one foot at a time from the thighs. Extend the legs forward and shake them out gently. Pause in a neutral position for a moment before continuing.