Lotus Posture for Beginners | Padmasana | Ashtanga Yoga

Join Joey Miles as he shares some important tips for getting into the lotus posture correctly and safely.

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[BeingReal]

That was the BEST explanation and demonstration for how to get into lotus. I damaged my left knee many years ago when a yoga instructor forced me into lotus when I wasn't ready.

[bevhatle]

Glad he starts off being realistic about who can or should not do it. Great info

[awakenedbygrace]

This tutorial is so incredibly awesome. I followed along and at the end I was able to sit in lotus pose for the first time of my life at 40

[lyubomirmarchev]

I am an absolite begginer in joga and stiff af. Your video has done wonders so far.

[vda_lin]

This has been one of the most useful tutorials, so simple and effective.

[murtazarangoonwala]

Very awesome way of Demonstrating....Really learnt the correct way of doing Padmasana. Thank You so much Sir.

[xic]

After years of practice, I can confirm this stretch is magical and the best tip I could find to get a deeper and more comfortable lotus posture. Thank you so much for sharing this 🙏

[saijeetammineedi]

Extremely insightful pointers, which all my Yoga instructors over 25 years never told me! I consequently hurt my knee joint flexing too much there, as Tim mentioned, rather than exploiting rotation at the hip joint. He has also given some easy and useful starter exercises for the hip rotation, lying on the back.
A guru worth following. Guruve Namaha!🙏🙏🙏

[paulblissett]

Excellent video and explanation. I'm at the very start of my yoga practice and this seems a way off for me, but daily perseverance and clips such of this will get me there with time and patience 🙏

[namanydv_garud]

I really loved how this person keep the genuinety of yogasana's like they are in Bharat( India) like their names etc . Most westerners mix and make it something else so their benefits get reduced.
And Asana is just beginning of yoga, the upper levels are beyond imagination, if you are interested in spirituality you will love them👍🏻

[tinirop]

Down to earth guy. Simple words, simple demo for a (what I thought would be) impossible task. First a good every morning, evening run through on what he's shown. Before I attempt the lotus/ padmasana. Thank you.

[amirprog]

Purple Valley Ashtanga Yoga, Excellent! More simple beginners videos like this please.

[anne-mariegagne]

Thanks a lot! This is the first time I was able to sit in full lotus! some ankle pain but the rotation tip allowed me to place the feet correctly. I guess I should now just get use to it! Great tutorial!

[sharni]

Such a great u tube. He justifies n explains step by step n how to do it the right way. AMAZING. Thanks.

[שגהש]

Thank you for this video. I’ve watched it several times over the years and I still remember it.

[sugarfree]

I'm 56 and after about 4 years of half-lotus I have recently ripped my right knee (I only started practicing 8.5 years ago - surprised I got the floor at all really). I realize now that it is to do with the lack of rotation in my right hip. The things shown in the film are very helpful, so thank you.

[cwlc]

This is just awesome! I have the hip range of motion cos I can do butterfly with the knees flat on the floor, but I just couldn’t get into lotus without feeling strain on my ankles. You explained it so well that I understood immediately and tada I got it! Just need to keep practicing and make it smooth like butter! :)

[mattallen]

The best teacher on the net
Without asking for money
Thank you, , ,

[AC-vion]

I did mine today for the first time after watching this video. Understanding and following your method has helped me a lot to finally get through lotus!!!

[stephenmcconnell]

Best demonstration of how to do this pose SAFELY. And when to do it or not to do it. Thank you. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel for doing this. The circular motion of the hip FIRST is a great tip.