Crossing Legs

[singh04]

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Hey guys, just hoping for some advice and help

Basically, the issue is, I cannot cross my legs. When I go to the Gurdwara, I struggle to do a chounkri and have to improvise and spread my legs out. It's really embarrassing when I see elders sitting comfortably and I am struggling. My knees stay high up and my feet hurt which makes it painful to sit cross-legged for more than 2 or 3 minutes. Are there any exercises or stretches which may help me loosen up my legs and make it more comfortable to sit cross-legged? I am otherwise an active person who exercises regularly and has a healthy diet.

I am appreciate any advice or personal experiences which may help me solve this problem

Thanks

[Sherdil]

Have you seen a doctor?

Sounds like you might have a pinched nerve in your back that gets agitated when you sit cross-legged, or maybe the problem is with your feet.

Do your feet "fall asleep" easily? Do they get swollen?

[SunSingh]

you'll get used to it over time, just keep trying and slowly increase the time you spend sitting. if you need to get up and take a break, go outside the darbar and stretch a bit before you return to sit back down. at home, try sitting cross legged on one or two pillows while you do paath. when you get used to it, remove a pillow and so on. look up some stretches on yoga websites to do before and after. also, you can practice sitting cross-legged in langar hall, as its easier b/c the mind is distracted by the food.

[S4NGH]

practice practice and practice a little more. How did you learn to walk? Or speak? or ride a bike? drive a car....you can see where im going

practice practice and practice a little more. How did you learn to walk? Or speak? or ride a bike? drive a car....you can see where im going