Online Modern Yoga 101: Passive vs Active Half-Lotus Pose
Channel: Rogue Yogi
Date: 14/08/2018

It's time for some modern yoga 101!! In this free video tutorial for beginners and long-time yoga addicts, I demonstrate the difference between the "traditional"/ "passive" version of Half-Lotus Pose and the "active" version. Trying the active version shows you what your true range of motion is for your entire bent leg. You may notice your glutes and hip flexors activating (which is why it stops your foot from going any higher up your opposite leg's thigh). 

If you only practice yoga asana (at home or in a studio), then it will be very beneficial for you to continue to activate your muscles. The workout keeps the connection between your brain and your muscles going strong! 

There's tons of yoga sequences you can add active engagement to. Half-Lotus is just one of them!

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