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Lotus Pose

Padmasana

Seated

How to

Sit with each foot placed on the opposite thigh, soles turned upward, knees resting toward the floor, spine tall.

Benefits

  • Deeply opens the hips
  • A traditional, stable seat for meditation
  • Calms the mind

Practice

Build up gradually with hip-opening poses first; never force the knees — Half Lotus is a gentler alternative.

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