If any of that sounds familiar, you might want to consider adding some lotus (and even half lotus pose, if the full extension isn’t available to you) into your yoga rotation. Here’s how to get into it, as demonstrated by certified yoga and meditation instructor Pilin Anice. On top of the physical benefits, lotus is a great pose for working with the root chakra. This chakra is all about stability but can be blocked by fear. When we sit in lotus, the base of the spine is rooted into the earth, lending a sense of calm connection and grounding to the present moment. There’s a reason this pose is a popular way to sit for meditation. So, whether you want to release those hips or get yourself grounded, lotus can lend a hand. Try repeating a mantra or quick meditation while sitting, or incorporating it into your next yoga sesh. However you choose to practice it, your hips will definitely thank you.
