Film Overview

Included in this DVD are some of my favorite patterns and preparations for Lotus Pose that I both practice and teach. I like these patterns because they include leg stretches, hip openers, chest expanders, shoulder stretches, various twisting positions, and forward folds, and by the time you're done, you are ready for Lotus. Some of the patterns are easier, some are more difficult. Simply do what you can safely do, without being overly ambitious on your own behalf. The trick in working safely toward Lotus Pose is to do lots and lots of preparatory exercises. Practice safely. Persist gently. Be patient. Breathe. And listen inwardly to your own experience so you can learn to be guided from within.

The DVD consists of:
Opening
*Standing forward fold
*Seated forward fold
*Head to knee pose

Seated Lotus Preparation Cycle
*Open leg to side
*Legs parallel
*Cross leg over
*Cradle
*Extended leg
*Extended leg back bend
*Leg stretch
*Half lotus twist
*Half lotus chest expander
*Half lotus forward fold
*Entwined half lotus forward fold
*Seated forward fold
*Lotus
*Lotus forward fold

Sukhasana Pattern
*Happy pose forward fold
*Cradle
*Half lotus horizontal shin forward fold

Pigeon from Dog
*On elbows
*On forearm twist
*Forward fold
*Backarch
*Thigh stretch
*Double pigeon

Yoga Dandasana Stages
*Chest expander
*Forward fold
*Double pigeon

Half Lotus Patterns
*Extended leg
*Extended knee backbend
*Leg stretch
*Cradle
*Forward fold down middle
*Over knee
*Over leg
*Half lotus forward fold
*Tipping into twisting lotus
*Forward fold over each knee

Reclining Lotus Preparations
*Horizontal shin repetitions
*Half lotus repetitions
*Lotus on back

Upward Facing Lotus
Relaxation