Technique
- Sit on the ground.
- Bend one leg to place that foot on top of the opposite thigh.
- Then bend the other leg to place that foot on top of the opposite thigh.
- Relax and take long, deep breaths in that position.
Form tips
- Keep your back straight.
- Traditionally, yogi place their right leg first and then the left leg on top. We suggest you work both sides equally to develop the same flexibility on both sides.
Logging: Work each side for the time indicated.
Muscles
Flexibility
Primary
- Glutes
Secondary
- Pelvis
- Hamstrings
Equipment
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Progressions
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Regressions
Half lotus
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