Lotus Pose Variations (That Won't Overtax Your Knees)
These variations on Lotus Pose allow you to explore the shape and receive the same benefits without endangering your joints.
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These variations on Lotus Pose allow you to explore the shape and receive the same benefits without endangering your joints.
Yoga blocks help us come into even challenging balancing poses by helping you learn the shape without overstretching or straining your body.
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