Padmasana (The Lotus)

The lotus position is the classic posture for meditation. It is effectively a position - once the legs are crossed, the lower half ot he body remains still.

Do not attempt this posture if you have problems with your knees. Find a qualified yoga teacher with experience to show you how to master alternate asanas.

The Lotus

sit with your back straight, your legs out in front of you; bend your right knee, take your right foot, from underneath, in your left hand and place it on your left thigh; take your left foot in your right hand (holding it underneath), lift it up onto your right thigh, letting your foot turn over to see your sole


sit tall, back straight, relaxing your shoulder, dropping tension, raising your chin if necesarry, eyes forward, becoming aware

breathe

the Lotus, one of the more important of all the ancient postures