Sitting in the Lotus

Sigmund Freud · Feb-27-07, 11:42 AM

Is this something than can be learned? Or do the people that can do it simply have the natural ability to. I'm a strict Buddhist practitioner and meditate twice, daily, but only sit cross-legged. I've tried to go into this position before, but it was downright impossible. Are there any stretches that I could do to help me attain this position?

Rahf · Feb-27-07, 12:20 PM

If you check the flexibility section of the homepage you'll find Juji in a lotus position. How to stretch for it is beyond me at the moment.

**Skilzat85X** · Feb-27-07, 12:34 PM

Lots of bboys lotus their legs a lot with certain handstand moves as well. So obviously it's flexible that has to be achieved, like splits.

Ashtar · Feb-27-07, 12:46 PM

With lotus, your leg is held in place at the foot. It seems different than just doing something like a butterfly stretch where you can apply pressure above the knee. When it's applied lower (like at the foot) I always feel like I'm stretching my knee instead of my hip.

kristo · Feb-27-07, 08:16 PM

Actually, I've heard some people can't physically do the lotuc without putting a bit too much stress on the knee. Unfortunately, I believe that's teh case with me, and despite my efforts to fix the problem, I don't seem to progress at all. Again, I only heard that it's just not in the cards for some people.

You can always go for half-lotus.

Mastabiff · Feb-27-07, 09:55 PM

I think it's a matter of how flexible the tendons in your knee are. It can be improved upon, but I think if you work on it too much you might make your knees less stable. Try working on the half lotus (one foot on one thigh rather than both at once).

Shadow_Warrior · Feb-28-07, 01:42 AM

Personally I was once able to sit a crappy lotus for like a few seconds, then it became unbearable. I think it's mainly just strenght issue. If you have strong (but you also need good flex) legs you can maintain the sit and feel safe in it. I think it also helps to getting in the stance because you can raise your legs higher in that odd position.

I've pretty much noticed that as my splits keep improving my lotus improves alongside as well. Is it strenght or flexibility of abductors whatever I don't know. I think perhaps the best way would be to join yoga classes or contact a yoga teacher, for I think this is a move that's common there. Not sure though.

Sakanem · Feb-28-07, 02:11 AM

The half-lotus already presents a pain in the knee for me, so I don't do unless I absolutely have to (which is never) because it seems so unhealthy.

Shadow_Warrior · Feb-28-07, 03:35 AM

Jesus ppl wth start doing wall-v asap if you have that bad knee problems. I mean seriously, if you feel pain in your knees when doing the wall butterfly then you have crappy knees. Period.

Just because it feels uncomfortable doesn't mean it's unhealthy. I'm sure it felt uncomfortable to stretch your hamstrings when you first started to do it for real, same goes for splits. It's just an issue of doing it right and at the right pace.

Sakanem · Feb-28-07, 05:52 AM

The thing is, I have a history of knee injuries so I avoid shit like lotus crap. I don't have any problems with my knee anymore apart from lotus or kneeling for long periods of time, which are both things that aren't exactly necessary in tricking. Also, having a pain inside the joint doesn't seem very healthy to me.

Feb-27-07, 11:42 AM	#1
Sigmund Freud Banned User status: Offline Posts: 25	Sitting in the Lotus Is this something than can be learned? Or do the people that can do it simply have the natural ability to. I'm a strict Buddhist practitioner and meditate twice, daily, but only sit cross-legged. I've tried to go into this position before, but it was downright impossible. Are there any stretches that I could do to help me attain this position?

Feb-27-07, 12:20 PM	#2
Rahf Middleweight User status: Offline Location: Sweden Posts: 4,524 Age: 24	If you check the flexibility section of the homepage you'll find Juji in a lotus position. How to stretch for it is beyond me at the moment.

Feb-27-07, 12:34 PM	#3
Skilzat85X Moderator User status: Offline Location: Las Vegas Posts: 8,869 Age: 20	Lots of bboys lotus their legs a lot with certain handstand moves as well. So obviously it's flexible that has to be achieved, like splits.

Feb-27-07, 12:46 PM	#4
Ashtar Dark Lord of Chaos User status: Offline Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 4,123 Age: 23	With lotus, your leg is held in place at the foot. It seems different than just doing something like a butterfly stretch where you can apply pressure above the knee. When it's applied lower (like at the foot) I always feel like I'm stretching my knee instead of my hip.

Feb-27-07, 08:16 PM	#5
kristo !!!!! User status: Offline Posts: 549 Age: 24	Actually, I've heard some people can't physically do the lotuc without putting a bit too much stress on the knee. Unfortunately, I believe that's teh case with me, and despite my efforts to fix the problem, I don't seem to progress at all. Again, I only heard that it's just not in the cards for some people. You can always go for half-lotus.

Feb-27-07, 09:55 PM	#6
Mastabiff Propaganda director User status: Offline Location: FL Posts: 553	I think it's a matter of how flexible the tendons in your knee are. It can be improved upon, but I think if you work on it too much you might make your knees less stable. Try working on the half lotus (one foot on one thigh rather than both at once).

Feb-28-07, 01:42 AM	#7
Shadow_Warrior Aspiring split initiate User status: Offline Location: The pit Posts: 244 Age: 21	Personally I was once able to sit a crappy lotus for like a few seconds, then it became unbearable. I think it's mainly just strenght issue. If you have strong (but you also need good flex) legs you can maintain the sit and feel safe in it. I think it also helps to getting in the stance because you can raise your legs higher in that odd position. I've pretty much noticed that as my splits keep improving my lotus improves alongside as well. Is it strenght or flexibility of abductors whatever I don't know. I think perhaps the best way would be to join yoga classes or contact a yoga teacher, for I think this is a move that's common there. Not sure though.

Feb-28-07, 02:11 AM	#8
Sakanem Member User status: Offline Location: Southampton, UK Posts: 1,235 Age: 20	The half-lotus already presents a pain in the knee for me, so I don't do unless I absolutely have to (which is never) because it seems so unhealthy.

Feb-28-07, 03:35 AM	#9
Shadow_Warrior Aspiring split initiate User status: Offline Location: The pit Posts: 244 Age: 21	Jesus ppl wth start doing wall-v asap if you have that bad knee problems. I mean seriously, if you feel pain in your knees when doing the wall butterfly then you have crappy knees. Period. Just because it feels uncomfortable doesn't mean it's unhealthy. I'm sure it felt uncomfortable to stretch your hamstrings when you first started to do it for real, same goes for splits. It's just an issue of doing it right and at the right pace.

Feb-28-07, 05:52 AM	#10
Sakanem Member User status: Offline Location: Southampton, UK Posts: 1,235 Age: 20	The thing is, I have a history of knee injuries so I avoid shit like lotus crap. I don't have any problems with my knee anymore apart from lotus or kneeling for long periods of time, which are both things that aren't exactly necessary in tricking. Also, having a pain inside the joint doesn't seem very healthy to me.