Wellness Wednesday Week 129: Half Lotus Pose
Benefits:
Opens hips.
Helps prepare of full lotus.
Can also help with posture.
Foundation & General Alignment:
Sitting with sitting bones pressing into the ground.
Tailbone is slightly tucked.
Legs are crossed with one leg up and over other, foot is resting on thigh.
Both feet are flexed.
Back is straight.
Arms can be in whatever position is most comfortable.
Shoulders are back and away from ears.
Neck is straight.
Head is facing forward.
Common Problems:
Back is curved.
Body is slumbed.
Modifications:
Hands can be placed on ground behind back for small back bend.
