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Suplex.

USA
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Posted - May 20 2014 :  9:24:32 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote  Get a Link to this Message
Hi,
Is there only one correct side to do Full Lotus? Or are both sides necessary?
Also, I've been doing Full lotus almost every day for over a year (both sides), and I still can't do it for over a few minutes at a time due to my ankles. Are there any recommended stretches for that?
Thanks!

Omsat

Belgium
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Posted - May 21 2014 :  01:11:03 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote  Get a Link to this Reply
Hi Suplex,

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Originally posted by Suplex.

Hi,
Is there only one correct side to do Full Lotus? Or are both sides necessary?



Both sides are good.
It makes sense to alternate sides for balance.

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Also, I've been doing Full lotus almost every day for over a year (both sides), and I still can't do it for over a few minutes at a time due to my ankles. Are there any recommended stretches for that?


The pigeon and butterfly poses are good hip openers. It may help to hold these postures for longer times with deep breathing.

If half lotus is comfortable to hold for longer times, during regular sitting activities, you could sit at home in half lotus, alternating legs, instead of the regular way of sitting on a chair. This way your legs will become used to it and full lotus may become easier to sit in for longer times.



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Suplex.

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Posted - May 23 2014 :  1:34:00 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote  Get a Link to this Reply
Thanks Omsat!
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