laila
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lotus pose
when i cross my legs in lotus pose,my ankles hurt like mad especially the one which is proped under....i'm a beginner,its been a few weeks since i've started
Posted On: 2010/02/04 08:41
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Timothy
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Re:lotus pose
Do not do any yoga pose if it hurts! Lotus is an advanced pose that requires a ton of hip flexibility to do safely. You can seriously damage your knees if you force your body into this pose before you are ready.
Namaste,
Timothy
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Posted On: 2010/02/17 13:40
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learning yogin
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Re:lotus pose
how do you develop the flexibility to do this pose?
Posted On: 2010/03/12 15:46
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Timothy
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Re:lotus pose
Slow and stead work on other hip opening poses will prepare you for full lotus pose. http://www.yogabasics.com/hip-opening-poses.html

And then you would first work with half lotus and slowly work towards full lotus.
Namaste,
Timothy
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Posted On: 2010/03/22 09:03
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yogi_david
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Re:lotus pose
That's true. It's so essential that the hips open up so that you take pressure away from the knees and ankles.

We actually have a great 30-minute class for the lower body that is a great way to open up the hips. Have a look!

http://doyogawithme.com/content/30-minute-class-hips-hamstrings-and-lower-back

Sincerely,

David
Posted On: 2011/01/30 18:19
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