The lotus pose is one of the common yoga poses that is believed to have potential benefits for the body, and we will learn about these benefits and how to do the lotus pose step by step.

What is the position of the lotus?

This pose is known as Padmasana, which is an Indian word meaning lotus position, because it resembles a lotus flower in its shape when it opens, and this pose depends on the knee and ankles, and we will learn how to do this pose step by step.

How to do the lotus pose

You can do these steps by doing the following with a blanket to sit on:

• Sit and extend your legs forward.
• Bend the right knee inward, bring the right foot over your left thigh, and bring the sole of your right foot up.
• Repeat the same step with your left knee, with the sole of your left foot pointing upwards.
• Sit and straighten your back, make your spine erect, put your hands on the thighs with the palms of the hands up, and raise your head to the top.
• Relax your knees so that they are flat on the ground.
• Take a breath about 10 to 20 times, then straighten your legs, and repeat the step again as you can until you get used to it.

The lotus position in an easy way

You can try the pose in a simpler way, where you can bend your right knee and bring it above your left thigh, put your right foot on top of your left thigh and point the sole of the foot up, then bend your left knee, and bring it under your right thigh.

Benefits of the lotus position in yoga

This pose is believed to have benefits in terms of stretching the knees and ankles. It is also believed that this pose can aid meditation and may contribute to calmness.

It is also believed that the position of the lotus flower, can have a role in relieving menstrual pain in women.

Tips to avoid damage to the lotus flower posture

In order to avoid any problem during the lotus position, you should pay attention to the following tips:

• Warm up and warm up must be done first before doing the position.
• Avoid doing this pose if you have a problem with the knee or your legs in general.
• If you feel pain when taking a step, the wrong posture, or a sprain, pull back gently and slowly.

You should consult a doctor if the pain or problem persists, and you can generally consult the doctor about the appropriate body positions for you, through which you can improve your health.