Sitting in lotus posture mechanically locks your leg joints
Crossing your legs perfectly onto the opposite thighs looks incredibly serene, but it serves a deeply structural purpose. The extreme external rotation locks the knees and hips into a completely rigid triangle. It is less about opening specific energetic pathways and entirely about making sure your physical body does not tip over when you fall asleep upright.

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