Thanks for the video. My knees are not too high and my back feels ok, but my ankles are tight. When I push on my knees downward, I feel most of the stretch on my ankles, I’ve sprained both of them before playing basketball. Should I continue doing this stretch?
i have the same issues. i kind of have bad ankles from all my skateboarding years. i can get into lotus, but my ankles really start to hurt once i’m in the position. any suggestions for fixing this?
I’ve flat feet and when I place the foot that goes on the inner leg thigh, after a while there’s a sharp pain on the ankle since it’s no longer in it’s usual position. I’ve to deal with it more… :[
My feet are flat too. The sharp pain is usually a deep stretch in the tendons on the top of the foot. Hold it to your tolerance, get out of the position, massage your foot, then do it again. I find the repeating after rest really helps. More to come!
Thank you. If you liked this one, wait until you see the DVD I am making as we speak. Should be to the duplicator this week or next. There is a 20 plus minute detailed class on lotus. I think a lot of folks will like it.
I wrote a blog on that subject, check my blog from 2008 (I believe it is January). I also have four lotus videos that I am editing, so hang in there, it is coming and will be posted soon.
Hi, I’m 71 years olf, BUT very flexible, I do yoga and Qigong but still can’t do lotus.
So you think there is hope for me? My Lion stretch is fine, and my leg is not really, really high, but high, nonetheless.
I’d say my tightness is on the knee .
Help
It is never too old, but one does have to remember that certain tissues have different elasticity rates, and that does change with age. So, finding out what the limiting factor is (I talk about this on several of my videos) and addressing them (sometimes to the exclusion of all other exercises, btw) you can reach your goals.
July 5th, 2009 - 17:46
thank you so much i really appreciate it
July 5th, 2009 - 18:11
You are welcome, and make sure to tell your friends about my videos!
July 6th, 2009 - 22:13
Nice. :D Am already sitting a bit in a semi-almost-kinda-sorta-halfway lotus position on the chair I’m on.
July 19th, 2009 - 17:19
For sure, please put more videos up about lotus :)
August 13th, 2009 - 20:13
Thanks for the video. My knees are not too high and my back feels ok, but my ankles are tight. When I push on my knees downward, I feel most of the stretch on my ankles, I’ve sprained both of them before playing basketball. Should I continue doing this stretch?
August 18th, 2009 - 00:41
that is exactly what Ive been looking for :) thank you soooo much.
August 23rd, 2009 - 19:28
i have the same issues. i kind of have bad ankles from all my skateboarding years. i can get into lotus, but my ankles really start to hurt once i’m in the position. any suggestions for fixing this?
August 31st, 2009 - 23:02
I’ve flat feet and when I place the foot that goes on the inner leg thigh, after a while there’s a sharp pain on the ankle since it’s no longer in it’s usual position. I’ve to deal with it more… :[
September 1st, 2009 - 04:02
Not sure if I answered this, but go check my website, and look up the quad stretch. This might help!
September 1st, 2009 - 04:05
My feet are flat too. The sharp pain is usually a deep stretch in the tendons on the top of the foot. Hold it to your tolerance, get out of the position, massage your foot, then do it again. I find the repeating after rest really helps. More to come!
September 1st, 2009 - 18:02
You have them too!?… Well, if you look at mine you won’t distinguish them from a duck’s feet: completely flat! xD
Will follow yer advices, thanks. :)
September 4th, 2009 - 11:43
This is great. Thanks a lot!
February 13th, 2010 - 06:25
An excellent, detailed explanation.
February 13th, 2010 - 18:19
Thank you. If you liked this one, wait until you see the DVD I am making as we speak. Should be to the duplicator this week or next. There is a 20 plus minute detailed class on lotus. I think a lot of folks will like it.
February 25th, 2010 - 05:43
I’m feeling tightness beneath my knee near the bending point on the outside of the leg… is this a normal stiffness for a tight person? any tips
April 10th, 2010 - 06:28
the lotus only hurts my right knee!! its so frustrating!
May 4th, 2010 - 08:51
how long do u do each side? i’m using this for my brazilian jujitsu and this is the most helpful video ive seen so far.
May 4th, 2010 - 19:10
I wrote a blog on that subject, check my blog from 2008 (I believe it is January). I also have four lotus videos that I am editing, so hang in there, it is coming and will be posted soon.
May 7th, 2010 - 23:47
Thanks, Doc… you’re cool!
May 9th, 2010 - 03:30
Thanks, and be sure to check my new lotus videos, being uploaded as I type!
June 16th, 2010 - 15:03
Awsome! It had a great deal of tips in it! I’m sure this will help all of us out :D
June 16th, 2010 - 16:16
Thanks, I am glad it helped. Subscribe for my latest updates, lots more to come, and please tell your friends!
July 15th, 2010 - 22:18
Hi, I’m 71 years olf, BUT very flexible, I do yoga and Qigong but still can’t do lotus.
So you think there is hope for me? My Lion stretch is fine, and my leg is not really, really high, but high, nonetheless.
I’d say my tightness is on the knee .
Help
July 18th, 2010 - 02:02
It is never too old, but one does have to remember that certain tissues have different elasticity rates, and that does change with age. So, finding out what the limiting factor is (I talk about this on several of my videos) and addressing them (sometimes to the exclusion of all other exercises, btw) you can reach your goals.
September 13th, 2010 - 16:03
as a brand new (and out of shape) student of meditation ….I thank you for this video.