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Writing is a very focused form of meditation. Just as good as sitting in a lotus position.
Alan Moore

Meaning of "lotus position" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LOTUS POSITION

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LOTUS POSITION

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Lotus position is a noun.
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WHAT DOES LOTUS POSITION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Lotus position

The Lotus Position is a cross-legged sitting asana originating in meditative practices of ancient India, in which the feet are placed on the opposing thighs. It is an established asana, commonly used for meditation, in the Hindu Yoga, Jain and Buddhist contemplative traditions. The asana is said to resemble a lotus, to encourage breathing proper to associated meditative practice, and to foster physical stability. Shiva, the meditating ascetic God of Hinduism, Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, and the Jinas of Jainism have been depicted in the lotus position.

Definition of lotus position in the English dictionary

The definition of lotus position in the dictionary is a seated cross-legged position used in yoga, meditation, etc.

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Synonyms and antonyms of lotus position in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «lotus position» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LOTUS POSITION

Find out the translation of lotus position to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of lotus position from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lotus position» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

莲花的位置
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

posición de loto
570 millions of speakers

English

lotus position
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कमल स्थिति
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

وضع زهرة اللوتس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

поза лотоса
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

posição de lótus
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কমল অবস্থান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

position de lotus
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kedudukan teratai
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Lotus-Position
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

蓮華座
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

로터스 위치
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Posisi lotus
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

thế hoa sen
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தாமரை நிலை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कमळ स्थिती
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Lotus pozisyonu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

posizione del loto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pozycji lotosu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

поза лотоса
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

poziția lotus
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

στάση του λωτού
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

lotusposisie
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

lotus ställning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

lotus stilling
5 millions of speakers

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lotus position

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2 QUOTES WITH «LOTUS POSITION»

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John Astin
I got things like the lotus position long before anybody else did, or at least in the mainstream. But I had fun. I guess my legs are pretty flexible, so I used to get a kick out of doing things like that. I would get into a full lotus with my legs and then roll around.
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Alan Moore
Writing is a very focused form of meditation. Just as good as sitting in a lotus position.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LOTUS POSITION»

Discover the use of lotus position in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lotus position and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Yiddish Yoga: Ruthies Adventures in Love, Loss, and the ...
Yiddish Yoga is a poignant, witty, and human story of love in its many expressions - between grandmother and granddaughter, between an older woman and her younger yoga teacher, between a widow and her beloved husband of fifty years.
Lisa Grunberger, 2010
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Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life (Easyread Large Edition)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a new approach to psychotherapy that rethinks even the most basic assumptions of mental well-being.
Steven Hayes, Spencer Smith, 2009
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The Backward-Flowing Method: The Secret of Life and Death
Sit in the Lotus position. Many practitioners ask if they have to sit in the Lotus position. I tell them that if the Lotus position isn't comfortable, try the half-lotus. And if they don't like that, I tell them they can try reclining. The important thing is to be ...
JJ. Semple, 2008
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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Zen Buddhism
The half-lotus position is a classic meditation posture where the one foot rests upon the other thigh. The han is a rectangular wooden board used to signal. Half- Lotus Position. Half-Lotus. Position. (J. hanka fuza) An alternative posture used for ...
Helen Josephine Baroni, 2002
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The Secret Book of Zen
Jan Hendriksson. unstable, which would distract you from the actual meditation. Do appropriate stretching exercises to prepare for the Burmese sitting position. The Half Lotus position The half lotus position is quite difficult for beginners.
Jan Hendriksson, 2013
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Extraordinary Powers in Humans
The Lotus position can also provide the best control of the breathing rhythm, known as pranayama in Yoga, and practicing it, a yogi can gain a full control over the body, mind and spirit. Practicing special pranayama techniques, a yogi can ...
Pane Andov, 2007
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Power Yoga: The Total Strength and Flexibility Workout
TECHNIQUE Inhale, bring the right leg into half lotus position. Exhale, bring the left leg over the right, into full lotus position. This might take several breaths to accomplish. Keep breathing as you work into the pose. Inhale, reach up and around ...
Beryl Bender Birch, 2010
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The Positions of Love Book 10: Lotus Position
Book 10 in The Positions of LoveMatt thinks a vacation down the shore would be the perfect toast to the end of summer.
J. M. Snyder, 2011
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The Complete Book of Vinyasa Yoga: An Authoritative ...
Again from lotus position, place your palms on the floor about a foot in front of you . Your palms should be turned inward with your fingers facing toward you. Press down through your palms, raise your buttocks, and stand on your knees with ...
Srivatsa Ramaswami, Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, 2005
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Only a Great Rain: A Guide to Chinese Buddhist Meditation
I) The lotus position. Generally speaking, the lotus position is the best position for sitting meditation. The full-lotus position is a cross-legged position in which the feet rest on top of the thighs, just above the knees. The half-lotus position is a ...
Xingyun, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LOTUS POSITION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lotus position is used in the context of the following news items.
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America's first Yoga diva
I claimed the back row in the lotus position, arms outstretched and fingers curled into a gyan mudra. I never awakened a chakra, but sometimes ... «Business Standard, Jul 15»
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COLUMN: Zen Philosophy Worth the Sweat
On one of these visits he noticed that the spiritual giant was sitting in a comfortable lotus position on the scorching floor. So he ventured to ... «Cache Valley Daily, Jul 15»
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Seeking the Sublime: Marc Quinn at White Cube
... featuring the super-model in contorted poses — seated in a lotus position with a hollow carved from her stomach. The cumulative effect of this ... «BLOUIN ARTINFO, Jul 15»
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'The Goddess Pose,' by Michelle Goldberg
I claimed the back row in the lotus position, arms outstretched and fingers curled into a gyan mudra. I never awakened a chakra, but sometimes ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
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Tips for spending eternity in an elevator
Contrary to popular belief, you do not need to sit in the lotus position, use hallucinogenic drugs, or spend years in a monastery learning how to ... «The Daily Progress, Jul 15»
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A visit to 'Russel's Roost'
“It is a photo of this Buddhist monk in his robes, sitting in the lotus position, in front of this monster Buddha. “The marble floor is reflecting and it ... «Swnews4u, Jul 15»
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Pinchas: The Peace of Phineas
No, no, you don't have to sit in the Lotus position for Jewish meditation. Yes, continue to take those cleansing deep breaths. Very good. «Jewish Link of New Jersey, Jul 15»
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Buddha statue collapses in Vietnam
The towering statue, temporarily the tallest in northern Vietnam, depicted a young, slender Buddha sitting in the lotus position at the popular ... «Independent Online, Jul 15»
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To sledge or not to sledge, that is the question
Let's make the whole Ashes campaign sledge-free, says Jimmy Anderson, unravelling himself from the lotus position. That series we played ... «The Roar, Jul 15»
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10 Ways to Reduce Your Stress Right Now
Thus meditate for 10 min right after waking up (don't even open your eyes and sit up) and 10 min right before you fall asleep (no lotus position ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»

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