Angelica GovaertOwner/Founder, Yogalebrity · Online Yoga Empire Builder

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25 May 2023 · 1 min

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In this segment, the instructor addresses students who cannot perform the full Lotus pose, offering several accessible seated alternatives such as half‑lotus, a simple seated posture, Baddha Konasana, heels‑stacked sitting, and Virasana (Hero’s Pose). He emphasizes that the ability to sit in these positions depends primarily on an individual’s bone structure rather than muscle mass or body fat, underscoring the “one size does not fit all” principle in yoga teaching. The speaker concludes by inviting viewers to explore his online private‑instruction yoga teacher training for deeper learning beyond the poses.

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Lotus pose isn't available to you, or you think this is a dangerous pose— and some people do think that— then I invite you to try these variations. First is a half lotus. You can do this on either side. Simple, easy seated pose is also quite nice. Baddha Konasana can be very wonderful. Sitting with your heels and ankles stacked together can also be a great way to sit. And for some of us, Virasana, or Hero's Pose, is also an excellent option. You can do this sitting on your heels, or if your bone structure allows you, you can actually sit in between your ankles. Whenever you're doing yoga or you're teaching yoga, it's super important to remember that not one size fits all. Usually comes from bone structure and has nothing to do with muscle or fatty tissue. If you would like to learn more than just the poses make sure to check out my online private instruction yoga teacher training. And if you would like to see more