Yes, I said I want quiet time....Not "Last Christmas" by George Michael (although I do love that song :-))

Keeping the knees closed and allowing the hips to open over time is key I feel-Great tip from Kino.

Padmasana , originally uploaded by yogamama.co.uk . Padmasana, Lotus position.

Padmasana - Lotus position , originally uploaded by yogamama.co.uk . Padmasana. Lotus position

Lotus position (Padmasana) , originally uploaded by yogamama.co.uk . This pose is called the Lotus position (Padmasana).