At first glance, crossing your legs and sitting quietly on the floor seems to have nothing to do with a flower, or a specific one at that. I started to question how this basic pose, or asana, in yoga, came to be so strongly linked with the lotus flower. While the lotus pose helps to open the hips, strengthen the back, and flexibility of the knees, it is also used as a base for meditation, chanting, and pranayama (breathing techniques).
Posted on: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 13:19:16 +0000
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