Padmasana or Lotus Pose is one that people even unfamiliar with yoga envision when the topic of yoga is brought up. It is an iconic representation of the practice, with the lotus flower having symbolic meaning in Buddhism and Hinduism. Many espouse that the purpose of the physical asana practice is indeed so that the body is supple and strong enough to be able to sit for extended periods of time for meditation, which is often done while in Padmasana. Read on to learn a few tips for accessing this pose, even with modifications. Read the rest of this entry »





