full lotus

padmasana

Full lotus is an advanced seated posture used for meditation.

This posture opens the hips, knees and ankles.

 Come to a seated position with the legs crossed Indian style.

With both hands, carefully lift the right foot up and place it on your left thigh, close to your hip.

With both hands, carefully lift the left foot up and place it on your right thigh, close to the hip.

If this is uncomfortable, switch the legs or try a variation.

Breathe and hold as long as comfortable.

 At first you will not be able to hold for a long time.

 Be gentle, do not force the posture.

a) half lotus: same as full lotus, but only place one foot on the thigh with the other foot on the floor below the knee.
b) easy pose.