Is the lotus position easy

Answer 1

It really depends on your particular body, training, and the duration in which you want to sit in the lotus position.

For some people, merely entering the posture can come quite naturally. For others, I think it takes alot of preparatory practice to build up the flexibility necessary to sit in the lotus posture safely and comfortably.

I would ask yourself, why do you want to sit in the posture? I don't know much about yoga, but from a meditator's perspective, what matters most is what you are doing with your mind (and heart). You simply need a posture that allows your body to be erect and able to comfortably remain still for longer periods at a time.

For the first few years that I began meditating, I sat in the half-lotus position because it came quite naturally to me. However, once I began sitting long retreats (i.e., 10 hours in the same posture a day), I found that the half-lotus posture was not very comfortable.... or rather I didn't trust it because it felt unnatural, and I suspected that I could be causing myself harm. At the same time, I looked inside myself, and found that my primary purpose in adopting the lotus position was vanity/ego (though it is partially practical---the lotus positions is quite stable).

Glancing around at other more experienced meditators, I eventually adopted the "burmese posture" in which your knees touch the ground (giving you a strong foundation similar to the lotus), but the calves do not rest on the thighs, thereby creating less torque on the knees. (see the image here: http://www.themeditatorsseat.com/images/Meditation-Burmese-Position.png). I find this position is wonderful. It is stable and trustworthy, allowing me to sit for long periods of time with the understanding that any sensations (painful or pleasant) will eventually pass.

Good luck!

Answer 2

To do the lotus position in yoga, you have to be quite flexible. sit down on a flat surface and lay out your dominant leg out in front of you. Place the foot of your other leg on the thigh of your dominant one. Bring the foot that is still flat on the ground up toward your body as you push your other thigh to the ground, and take the foot and slowly (don't force it!) place it on top of the cross. so sorry if this is unclear, you can also Google it.

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Answer 4

The lotus flower is known for powerful symbolic meanings. Some of the things the lotus can symbolize in yoga are self realization, enlightenment, and spiritual growth.

Answer 5

Yes. The Lotus Position is actually a very common position in yoga. It is the cross legged position and it helps you relax very quickly.