Getting into Lotus requires both thighs to rotate outward, moving from the hip sockets. The hip is a ball-and-socket joint with a circular range of motion that varies greatly fro… See more

These cues will help protect your students from injury and help them have the best experience … See more

Half Lotus Pose
If the full expression of this pose is too intense, sit cross-legged and use the support of your hands to slowly lift one leg on top of th… See more

“Whenever I’m cued to ‘come into a seated position’ during my yoga classes, I often opt to come into Lotus,” says Ellen O’Brien, Yoga Journal‘s staff writer. “This pose makes me f… See more