From a seated position with legs extended in front, take lotus with the right leg first.
Bring the hands to the sides of your legs, under the shoulders and lift up.
Form tips
Flex the spine, protract the shoulders and press against the floor to lift the knees as high as you can.
Risks
The lotus pose requires a significant degree of external rotation in the hip joints. If the hips are tight, the body may attempt to compensate by putting pressure on the knee joints, which can lead to meniscus tears and ligament strains.
This arm balance puts pressure on the wrists, which are bent to a 90° position. Wrists get stronger over time, but stop if you feel any sudden, acute pain.
