I have started incorporating the position into my morning meditation. I can only hold the pose for a few minutes, but I do find it relaxing.

For those who are unfamiliar with the lotus position, here is a description. It is sort of like folding your arms but using your legs instead. I don’t feel pain in my knees or lower back. The biggest problem is that my feet start to feel numb.

I knew someone who said that the reason he could not get into a lotus position was that his legs were too muscular. I don’t know if that is a legitimate excuse.