Blossom and Grow

Vikasitakamalasana (Blossoming Lotus Pose)

From Baddha Konasana, inhale and lift both feet off the floor, keeping your heels pressed together. Exhale as you thread both arms under your knees. Inhale as you join each thumb and forefinger together. Open your chest, lift your heart, and take your gaze up toward the heavens. Hold for 5 breaths.

Utthita Vikasitakamalasana (Extended Blossoming Lotus Pose)

Exhale as you release your arms from under your knees. With your first two fingers grab your big toes and on an inhalation extend both legs up and into a straddle. Gaze up toward the heavens as you stay for 5 breaths.

Vikasitakamalasana (Blossoming Lotus Pose), preparation

Return to the Blossoming Lotus preparation and observe any transformations that have occurred in your body and mind as you take 5 deep breaths.

Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose)

Finish the sequence by coming back to Baddha Konasana. After 5 to 10 deep breaths, repeat the whole sequence, twisting to the other side.