Whether you desire to sit in Padmasana (Lotus) position or practice poses to gain more flexibility in your hips, this workshop may assist you in this goal. Sitting in lotus, or even a comfortable cross-legged pose, is typical for meditation, Pranayama and Yogasana. There are many benefits to doing this pose. It is grounding and said to have a calming effect on the brain. It also keeps the spine straight and helps us develop good posture. When one can do this pose safely, it is excellent for the hips, ankles and knees. Some folks can easily do these poses without any preparation, but try this practice if you are in the “tight hips” category. Tightness in the hips' external rotators, adductors, glutes, hamstrings, ankles and back muscles can all be limiting. Whether or not your goal is to “get lotus,” your hips will feel less painful, lighter, and more energized. Practicing persistence, patience, loving-kindness, and intelligent sequencing can provide the soil for your lotus pose to grow or at least allow you to enjoy more easeful sitting poses.