Sitting cross-legged, lift one foot onto the opposite thigh near the hip crease with the sole turned up, while the other shin stays on the floor. The rotation has to come from the hip, with the knee only following.
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Sit 1 to 2 minutes per side, swapping legs, on a cushion that lifts the hips.
Stop immediately if you feel it in the knee. Knee injuries in yoga are frequently linked to lotus positions taken before the hips rotate freely.
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