Lotus (hold) progression

From easiest to hardest. Move to the next step when you can do the current one with good form.

1. Easy pose (hold) · Beginner · timed
   Simple cross-legged seat: shins crossed at their middle with each foot under the opposite knee, knees wide and low, spine upright, hands on the knees.
2. Fire log (hold) · Intermediate · timed
   Seated with the shins stacked parallel to the front of the mat, left ankle on the right knee and left knee over the right ankle, both feet flexed, folding forward from the hips with a long spine and the palms on the floo
3. Lotus (hold) · Advanced · timed
   Cross-legged seat with each foot placed on top of the opposite thigh near the hip crease, soles turned up and heels near the lower abdomen, both knees toward the floor, spine upright.