Lotus Pose

How to do Lotus Pose

1. Sit upright with your weight balanced across both sitting bones.
2. Bend one knee within a comfortable range, supporting the leg with your hands.
3. Rest both hands on your knees without pressing them downward.
4. Lengthen your spine while keeping your lower ribs relaxed.
5. Let your shoulders rest above your hips rather than leaning forward.
6. Support your uppermost leg at the knee and ankle as you unfold it slowly.
7. Support the remaining folded leg and ease it out in front of you.

Benefits

The hip flexibility in lotus allows the legs to settle into this folded seat.

Variations

Choose a simple cross-legged seat if lotus requires pulling your feet into place.