Intermediate exercise
Half Lotus
Also called Ardha Padmasana
Technique
How to perform Half Lotus
- Sit tall with both knees bent and support one foot and lower leg with both hands.
- Rotate that thigh outward from the hip and rest the foot on the opposite thigh only if the knee remains comfortable.
- Leave the other leg folded beneath you or extended, and support the raised knee if needed instead of pressing it down.
- Lift the foot off the thigh with both hands to exit, then change sides.
Programming relevance