1. Sit Like Buddha
Sit on the floor with your legs extended straight in front of you. Bend your right leg at the knee and bring your right foot into the crook of your left hipbone. Bend your left knee and bring your foot over the top of your right thigh and into the crook of your right hip. Sit up straight and make sure you do not curve your spine, especially at the bottom. Relax your shoulders, and gently rest each hand on your thighs right above your knees, palms up with your fingers relaxed.
2. Calm as Buddha
The Lotus pose is the classic position for meditation. Retaining this pose takes concentration. Spend time in this pose to calm your brain, while awakening and exercising awareness at the same time. The perfect time to hold this pose is at the beginning or end of a yoga routine, early in the morning to contemplate your day ahead or right after work to release your mind. Practicing the lotus position overtime can reduce stress, anxiety and even mild depression.
3. Posing For Beginners
It can sometimes be painful for beginners to put both legs into the Lotus pose. Start out by placing one foot in the crook of the opposite hip, and moving the other one underneath to rest under the opposite thigh. Switch sides each time you do the pose until both are flexible enough to rest at the same time. Be sure that the ankles stay straight to avoid injury when stretching.
4. Relieves Pain
The lotus position has many physical benefits. It stimulates the spine, abdomen, bladder, pelvis and internal abdominal organs. It relieves menstrual pain and discomfort, sciatica and can ease labor during childbirth. The pose also stretches knees and ankles. Ancient eastern texts claim that it destroys all diseases.
5. Avoid Ruts
Doing the lotus pose repeatedly, each day in the same way can eventually distort the body. It can make your hips uneven, and stretch your ligaments in odd ways. Avoid this by alternating which leg is on top and which is on bottom every time you get in this position. Another variation of this pose is to lie slowly back until your head and shoulders are flat on the floor. Extend your arms fully above your head.
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