For myself, I shut myself off in my room when I was 18, did three 45 sessions of intense stretching for a little over a month, and was able to get into lotus in that time, which i can still do today, with no warmup. That said, a lot depends on age, etc, so maybe focus every other day on the lotus, to give your body some recovery time. Best of luck to you!
These are great videos, Mark. Thanks for making and posting them. I'd love to be able to get in to the lotus position, I just started today with your videos and can follow you as far as the half lotus, can't manage yet, legs are at funny angles with current level of flexibility. A question for you about frequency when combined with other activities. I do distance running, kettlebells and pilates. How many times a week would you recommend doing lotus stretches? Best wishes from Ireland.
Your sensation is normal. I would continue on the lotus prep exercises in earnest to reach your goal. Rushing it will injure you and set you back for months. Be savvy in your approach.
Thank You :) I have a slight lumbar curve that I was told prevents me in bending my back as much as others. In the beginning exercise I can only reach a little past the knees. Although, Last night, After having enough faith that my legs wouldn't break I got myself into lotus position but the pain gets to intense in my joints after less than a minute sitting like that and my feet want leave the pose so bad.
Hi, I have been doing some of these exercises for a while, and I just found your videos. Am I to understand that when you are stretching the hamstring, that you should keep the back straight and not bend the spine? Thanks : )
Hi, I have been doing some of these exercises for a while, and I just found your videos. Am I to understand that when you are stretching the hamstring, that you should keep the back straight and not bend the spine? Thanks : )
For myself, I shut myself off in my room when I was 18, did three 45 sessions of intense stretching for a little over a month, and was able to get into lotus in that time, which i can still do today, with no warmup. That said, a lot depends on age, etc, so maybe focus every other day on the lotus, to give your body some recovery time. Best of luck to you!
howtostretch 2 weeks ago
These are great videos, Mark. Thanks for making and posting them. I'd love to be able to get in to the lotus position, I just started today with your videos and can follow you as far as the half lotus, can't manage yet, legs are at funny angles with current level of flexibility. A question for you about frequency when combined with other activities. I do distance running, kettlebells and pilates. How many times a week would you recommend doing lotus stretches? Best wishes from Ireland.
curiniul 2 weeks ago
Your sensation is normal. I would continue on the lotus prep exercises in earnest to reach your goal. Rushing it will injure you and set you back for months. Be savvy in your approach.
howtostretch 1 month ago
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Thank You :) I have a slight lumbar curve that I was told prevents me in bending my back as much as others. In the beginning exercise I can only reach a little past the knees. Although, Last night, After having enough faith that my legs wouldn't break I got myself into lotus position but the pain gets to intense in my joints after less than a minute sitting like that and my feet want leave the pose so bad.
uilium 1 month ago
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uilium 1 month ago
Thanks for your videos Doc. I just started Jui jitsu and for alot of moves you need the flexibility that the lotus position promotes.
TheShiftyAlien 8 months ago
Yes, that is correct. The details are in my video on hamstring stretches, also on this channel.
howtostretch 1 year ago
Hi, I have been doing some of these exercises for a while, and I just found your videos. Am I to understand that when you are stretching the hamstring, that you should keep the back straight and not bend the spine? Thanks : )
ShaolinHero1 1 year ago
@ShaolinHero1 Or else your back's tendons will compensate, which you don't want. Don't bother about this "touch your toes" bullshit.
shion255 11 months ago
@shion255 yeah i figured as much. thanks a lot
ShaolinHero1 11 months ago
Hi, I have been doing some of these exercises for a while, and I just found your videos. Am I to understand that when you are stretching the hamstring, that you should keep the back straight and not bend the spine? Thanks : )
ShaolinHero1 1 year ago
Thanks! (insert blushing smilie here) LOL
howtostretch 1 year ago
Great vids. Your my hero !!!!!!!
basilcanary 1 year ago
Thanks. In the upcoming next few weeks, I will have some more interesting videos up. ;0) Stay tuned.
howtostretch 1 year ago
Great tips as usual Dr.Mark :)
erwinrommel1940 1 year ago