Lotus Pose (Padmasana)
Arguably one of the best and most popular beginner yoga poses, the Lotus position promotes balance and inner harmony. It’s an ideal beginner pose because it lets you get in tune with your body before you proceed to more complex yoga poses. To do this, sit Indian-style with your legs crossed, the soles of your feet facing the ceiling, and your heels pressing against your abdomen. Keep your back straight and rest your hands on your knees with palms facing up. This is a meditative pose, so keep your eyes closed and “listen” to your body as you breathe deeply in and out. If you can, try the half-lotus pose wherein one foot is resting on the crease of the opposite thigh, sole up. Eventually, you’ll be able to achieve the full pose wherein both feet are in this position.