Lotus position

The lotus position (Sanskrit: Padmasanam) is a cross-legged sitting position which  is common in meditative practices of Hinduism. It is a part of the Hindu Yoga tradition. The position is said to resemble a lotus plant and to encourage proper breathing and to be helpful for physical stability.

References
Becoming the Lotus: How to Achieve the Full Lotus Posture by Anton Temple (Author), Franca Gallo (Editor), Pip Faulks (Illustrator) Paperback: 64 pages, Publisher: Merkur Publishing, Inc (1 Dec 2006) Language: English, , Dimensions: 5.8 x 8.3 inches
Yoga, Tantra and Meditation in Daily Life by Swami Janakananda Saraswati (Author), Paperback: 128 pages, Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser (Sep 1992), Language: English, , Dimensions: 8.3 x 9.8 x 0.3 inches

Other websites
Animation - How to go into a Lotus Pose 
Padmasana (Lotus Pose) 
Crossing the legs 
Crossing the legs 2 
Crossing the legs 3
Crossing the legs 4 
Crossing the legs 5 

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