Padmasana (Lotus) and Knee Pain | The 3 Step Technique | Ashtanga Yoga

Complete guide to Lotus position for knee pain/injury management in the Yoga practice, with Ethan Ward (Authorized Ashtanga Yoga teacher) | Posted: July 2021

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Alright yogis! Today we're taking a close look at ways to protect the knee in positions like Padmasana (Lotus). Quick disclaimer to start - the list of techniques explored in this video is not an exhaustive, there are many ways to do this movement and some work better than others for any of the wide variety of potential causes of knee pain. Following simple, manageable steps for the entry and exit tends to be valuable for finding your optimal form, so the 3 Point Entry technique is very often an incredibly valuable tool for yoga practitioners to be aware of. In the case that the knee feels unstable/uncomfortable, it may be possible that simply changing to this technique on entry & exit will reduce the experience of pain and ultimately prevent injury. If you are working with a more significant injury (such as a torn meniscus, ACL, sciatica, chronic inflammation, etc) your best option would be to coordinate directly with a trusted professional to get modifications that are specifically tailored to you.

The techniques explored here can be useful throughout the Ashtanga Primary & Intermediate series' (and beyond) for entering positions not-only that involve taking the leg into lotus, but many others that involve deep external rotation at the hip (Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimattanasana, Janusirsasana C, Marichyasana B & D, Garba Pindasana, Baddha Konasana, etc)

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Padmasana and Knee Pain/Injury | The 3 Steps to Lotus | Ashtanga Yoga (Posted July 2021)