Lotus Position (Noun)
Meaning
A sitting position with the legs crossed; used in yoga.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- She sat in the lotus position, her eyes closed and her hands resting on her knees, as she meditated.
- The yoga instructor guided the students to assume the lotus position, ensuring they were comfortable before moving on to the next pose.
- To achieve the full expression of this pose, he sat in the lotus position with his back straight and shoulders relaxed.
- Practitioners of Buddhism and Hinduism often sit in the lotus position during meditation and spiritual practices.
- In the quiet morning hours, she sat in the lotus position, feeling the calmness and serenity that it brought to her.