lotus position

noun

1. a standard seated posture for yoga, with legs intertwined, left foot over right thigh, and right foot over left thigh.

lotus position

noun

1. a seated cross-legged position used in yoga, meditation, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of lotus position¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

I was doing yoga and the lotus position, and I was trying to think of what would represent where I am now in my life.

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