The Lotus Pose
Techniques:
Sit with legs stretched out in front, with feet together
Bend one leg from the knee
Place it on top of the opposite thigh
The sole of the foot ...
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The Auspicious Pose
Techniques:
Sit with legs stretched out in front
Bend the left knee and place the left sole against the right inner thigh
Left heel should not touch the ...
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The Thunder Bolt Pose
Techniques:
Kneel on the floor with knees close together
Keep the big toes together and the heels separated
Lower the buttocks and sit between the heels
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The Gracious Pose
Techniques:
Kneel down on the floor
Sit with the buttocks between the two heels
The toes should be touching each other, but the heels should be separated
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The Accomplished Pose
Yonisthanakamankaghrimoolaghatitam kritva dridham vinyase-
Tmendhe paadamathaikameva hridaye kritva hanum susthiram||
Sthanuha siyamihendriyochaladrisha pashyed ...
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The Easy Pose
As the name suggests, this is the easiest cross-legged sitting posture. Sukhasana is not mentioned in any of the hatha yoga texts. Yogis advise beginners to first master the easy ...
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The Hero's Pose
Techniques:
Kneel down on the floor
Sit with the buttocks between the two heels
Unfold the right leg and place the foot on the floor beside the left knee
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