Bound Lotus Pose

Baddha Padmāsana

Bound Lotus Pose
⇄ both sides
CategorySeated & Forward Folds TypeStretch LevelAdvanced Hold30 sec MusclesHips, Shoulders, Chest BreathingCalm, deep breathing

A variation of: Lotus Pose

How to do it

  1. EnterSitting in Lotus Pose, cross your arms behind your back and catch your big toes: right hand to right foot, left hand to left foot.
  2. HoldRoll your shoulders back and open your chest. If you can't reach your toes, hold your forearms behind your back instead.
  3. ExitRelease the bind and carefully come out of Lotus Pose.

Benefits

Opens the hips, shoulders, and chest all at once.

Cautions

  • Knee and ankle injuries
  • Shoulder joint injuries

This site is for general information and is not medical advice. If you have pain, an injury, a chronic condition, or are pregnant, check with a qualified professional before practicing.

Where it appears

  • Path to Lotus 30 min · Advanced · voice-guided in the app subscription

Similar poses

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