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Padmasana

Lotus Pose

Padmasana

Anatomical & Alignment Focus

Focus: Deep External Hip Rotation

Benefits: Anchors body for deep pranayama and meditation, aligns spine.

Traditional Alignment Cues

  • 1Sit flat, draw one ankle over opposite hip crease.
  • 2Slowly guide opposite ankle over opposite thigh.
  • 3Keep spine vertical, resting hands on knees in Chin Mudra.