It is a sitting cross-legged yoga pose that can reduce stress, and improve your posture. There are more such sitting-poses like padmasana or the Lotus Pose that can be beneficial for your lower body.

Come to a seated position with your legs out in front of you. Bring the soles of your feet together, with your knees butterflied open, and use two pillows (one under each thigh/knee) as support.

However, crossing your legs at the knees or having one ankle crossed over a knee for extended periods of time has been associated with temporary elevations in blood pressure, poor posture, and ...

Yoga could help ease chronic pain from rheumatoid arthritis. A scientific study showed positive results. Learn more and see some yoga poses to get started. ... Cross one leg over the other.

As comfy as it may be to sit with your legs crossed, ... Indeed, for many people yoga offers huge benefits – even those who already have knee issues. So the verdict?