This stretch just saved my life! My right hip has been KILLING me since my workout yesterday evening, but after stumbling across this video and working through the stretch, my pain has been almost completely alleviated. Thanks so much for this video!
Uhm, I don't want to be a party pooper for all you aspiring Yogis out there, but the Lotus position is universal to many practices, and the -proper- Lotus position for -men- is -Left Leg First- then right, so in essence, the person in the video is sitting in a -female- Lotus. :)
@TheAstroChild - Hey thanks for pointing out that I'm doing lotus in the female position. I'm curious though what tradition you've gotten your information from. The Hatha Yoga Pradipika very clearly states that the right leg goes first. I also know that in Tibetan systems for meditation, the left leg goes first... so there is obviously some difference of opinion. What text are you referencing for the male/female aspect?
@dkeil I cultivate Falun Dafa, an Ancient Cultivation method with roots in China. We learn there about Yin and Yang and the difference between Male and Female, and there -is- a difference in the Lotus and also hand positions, between Male and Female... it seems all these other Yoga practices that are popping up these days have forgotten that Truth and are teaching something that leads people to injure themselves instead of learn how to meditate in the Full Lotus. :)
@dkeil if you are curious about it, go to the official Falun Dafa website at falundafa . org and look at the exercise videos, specifically the Fifth Exercise, which is a sitting meditation, in the Lotus. Master shows the Full Lotus in Male form, which is left leg first then right. Any videos or images of female Falun Dafa practitioners will show you that their Lotus is reversed, right first then left. It makes complete sense, as there is of course a difference between Yin and Yang.
Excellent videos, very clear and useful - thank you!
I wonder if anatomy could help me sit it siddhasana for prolonged periods of time (2+hours) and stand in sirshasana for 20+ min. Is there something I can do anatomy-wise, or it's simply practicing? Thank you.
Understanding the anatomy may show you where your limits are and where you need to work, but things still need to be developed or evolve over time. There are no shortcuts, not with anatomy or any other tip or trick you may find on the web. be careful with your goals of siddhasana sitting for two plus hours... It could also injure you.
Thank you for the advice. It hasn't injured me so far, nor is there any indication that it's going to. My main problem is that after about 2 hours mind begins to be less focused and less contollable, so I was looking for ways, physical or mental, to address this. Thanks again for the advice and useful videos.
This is wonderful, David! I could definitely feel a difference in my own lotus and will borrow this technique to better prepare my students as well. Namaste.
Excellent video! Although I can get into the lotus position, I can only remain in it for about 2 or 3 minutes, as there feels to be a lot of pressure on my knees. I am going to try this for a few weeks and hopefully I will feel the benefits. Thankyou for sharing your advice.
This is a really well put together video. I'm teaching a hip opening workshop and I'll definitely be doing this one, it was beautifully explained. Looking forward to the next.
Glad to share it. I have had a number of students get into lotus for their very first time after doing this prep. It seems to help most people. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and watching.
I have to thank you for this video. I followed your instructions and it did really reduce stresses on my knees and tibia by 60% to 70%. Now it is part of my regular practice. Thank you :) Namaste
This stretch just saved my life! My right hip has been KILLING me since my workout yesterday evening, but after stumbling across this video and working through the stretch, my pain has been almost completely alleviated. Thanks so much for this video!
Awairnyss 1 week ago
Uhm, I don't want to be a party pooper for all you aspiring Yogis out there, but the Lotus position is universal to many practices, and the -proper- Lotus position for -men- is -Left Leg First- then right, so in essence, the person in the video is sitting in a -female- Lotus. :)
TheAstroChild 2 weeks ago
@TheAstroChild - Hey thanks for pointing out that I'm doing lotus in the female position. I'm curious though what tradition you've gotten your information from. The Hatha Yoga Pradipika very clearly states that the right leg goes first. I also know that in Tibetan systems for meditation, the left leg goes first... so there is obviously some difference of opinion. What text are you referencing for the male/female aspect?
dkeil 1 week ago
@dkeil I cultivate Falun Dafa, an Ancient Cultivation method with roots in China. We learn there about Yin and Yang and the difference between Male and Female, and there -is- a difference in the Lotus and also hand positions, between Male and Female... it seems all these other Yoga practices that are popping up these days have forgotten that Truth and are teaching something that leads people to injure themselves instead of learn how to meditate in the Full Lotus. :)
TheAstroChild 1 week ago
@dkeil if you are curious about it, go to the official Falun Dafa website at falundafa . org and look at the exercise videos, specifically the Fifth Exercise, which is a sitting meditation, in the Lotus. Master shows the Full Lotus in Male form, which is left leg first then right. Any videos or images of female Falun Dafa practitioners will show you that their Lotus is reversed, right first then left. It makes complete sense, as there is of course a difference between Yin and Yang.
TheAstroChild 1 week ago
Excellent videos, very clear and useful - thank you!
I wonder if anatomy could help me sit it siddhasana for prolonged periods of time (2+hours) and stand in sirshasana for 20+ min. Is there something I can do anatomy-wise, or it's simply practicing? Thank you.
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Understanding the anatomy may show you where your limits are and where you need to work, but things still need to be developed or evolve over time. There are no shortcuts, not with anatomy or any other tip or trick you may find on the web. be careful with your goals of siddhasana sitting for two plus hours... It could also injure you.
dkeil 1 month ago
@dkeil
Thank you for the advice. It hasn't injured me so far, nor is there any indication that it's going to. My main problem is that after about 2 hours mind begins to be less focused and less contollable, so I was looking for ways, physical or mental, to address this. Thanks again for the advice and useful videos.
gnostie 1 month ago
Will work with this... I felt more open after only a little time ....! Thanks
youcorl 1 month ago
This is wonderful, David! I could definitely feel a difference in my own lotus and will borrow this technique to better prepare my students as well. Namaste.
hillaryeasom 1 month ago
Excellent video! Although I can get into the lotus position, I can only remain in it for about 2 or 3 minutes, as there feels to be a lot of pressure on my knees. I am going to try this for a few weeks and hopefully I will feel the benefits. Thankyou for sharing your advice.
anglosaxons100 3 months ago
This is a really well put together video. I'm teaching a hip opening workshop and I'll definitely be doing this one, it was beautifully explained. Looking forward to the next.
YogaforBackPain 6 months ago
Glad to share it. I have had a number of students get into lotus for their very first time after doing this prep. It seems to help most people. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and watching.
Namaste,
David
dkeil 7 months ago
I have to thank you for this video. I followed your instructions and it did really reduce stresses on my knees and tibia by 60% to 70%. Now it is part of my regular practice. Thank you :) Namaste
utube2001890eg 7 months ago
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with us.
pamphlex 7 months ago