| Part | KS-019-LOT | Rev | A | Sheet | 1 of 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Lotus-like Position | ||||
| Source | Kama Sutra | Chapter | Kama Sutra positions | ||
Padmasana
1 pelvic. B shins crossed, lotus at the hip.
CAUTIONRequires B external rotation similar to seated lotus. Skip if B cannot sit lotus without knee pain. Consent required; either partner may stop.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Configuration A | kneeling |
| Configuration B | supine |
| Ground | bed |
| Remaining DOF | little remaining at B hips |
| Entry angle θ | θ 40-60° |
| Penetration | medium |
| Contact patches | pelvic A ↔ pelvic B |
| External stimulation | incidental |
| Eye contact | inherent |
| Load path | B lumbar and crossed shins; A knees |
| Hip ROM required | high |
| Stability | high once locked |
| Difficulty | 3 / 5 |
| Hands free | both free |
| Failure modes | B knee strain; inability to cross shins |
Bill of materials
- B0 / B1B supine
- B2 / B3B shins crossed at the hip
- A1 / A2A kneeling
- Groundbed
Procedure
- Body B shall be supine and cross the shins over the opposite thighs (lotus at the pelvis).
- Body A shall kneel close and seat contact.
- The lock shortens stroke and holds B hips. Do not pry the knees toward the bed; that is KS-008-IND and uses a different fold.
Source text
"When the shanks are placed on the thighs in this way, it is called the lotus-like position."
Burton trans., Kama Sutra II.vi (1883)