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Lotus Instruction
Sit with legs extended forward. Take the left foot and bring it up onto the right thigh, with
the soles of the foot upturned. Now take the right foot and bring it up over the left leg so
that it can be similarly placed on the left thigh.
Getting the right leg up over the left thigh may present problems for some, so try try again. It
helps to do the Rock the Cradle pose first as well as some ankle rolls. Sit with the back very
straight when in pose. The Lotus Pose Purpose
This pose is the most important and probably the most familiar of all the yoga poses.
It is easily acquired by those with supple limbs other find it almost impossible but its
worth while to attemp it you may be surprised at your ability. It is called the lotus pose
because the position of the feet in the pose resemble lotus petals. This pose provides a
firm base on which to sit for meditation , as the spine is allowed to straighten to an
erect position. There is a theory in yoga that during meditation all body energies should
be conserved for the meditation process, so the points at which energy usually escapes
should be conserved or sealed. Energy it is thought usually escapes through the soles of the feet
and through the palms of the hands and fingers, so by crossing the feet on the thighs energy is
conserved. This is also why the fingers of both hands touch and are placed on the knees. This pose
promotes suppleness in the legs and ankles.
Padmasana
The Lotus Pose
