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Why can’t I sit in lotus? #Shorts

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asana meditation

In this practice

Key teachings

Safe hip rotation for lotus pose
Understanding body limitations for deep postures
Preparatory steps for comfortable seated meditation

Ideal for

Individuals struggling with Lotus Pose
Practitioners interested in deep hip opening
Meditators seeking comfortable seated positions

Lesson

Steps

External hip rotation exercises
Gentle knee and ankle mobilization
Seated hip opening stretches

Benefits

Increased hip flexibility and range of motion
Reduced risk of knee strain in lotus pose
Improved comfort and stability in seated meditation
Enhanced body awareness for advanced postures

Practice summary

Level: all levels
Duration: 1 minutes
Equipment: yoga matoptional yoga blocks or cushion
Target areas: hipsouter thighsgroinknees (for protection)
Energy: calming

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