The Paschimottanasana is a classic yoga pose that energizes the body and calms the mind. To practice this stretch, sit on the ground with your legs extended in front of you. Reach your spine upright and breathe deeply into your lungs. Then, slowly fold forward from your groin, keeping your back as straight as possible. Rest your palms on your ankle

as soon as you can easily do 50 %-lotus on both sides and many of the preparatory poses, you may begin to experiment with small sessions in full lotus. One thing to bear in mind: the aim of lotus is help for meditation. after you incorporate these poses into your regimen to develop your energy, versatility and endurance needed to perform Padmasana