Skip to content

Lotus Quote by Andrea Gibson

“Because anyone who has ever sat in lotus for more than a few seconds knows it takes a hell of a lot more muscle to stay then to go.” quote by Andrea Gibson
Download Open image
““Because anyone who has ever sat in lotus for more than a few seconds knows it takes a hell of a lot more muscle to stay then to go.””

Andrea Gibson

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Madness Vase” (2015)

Sustaining a lotus pose demands far more muscular effort than exiting it.

In simple terms: Staying still is harder than moving.

Key Takeaway

Build strength for stillness.

Themes

discipline body mindfulness

Mood

contemplative determined

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • yoga practice
  • physical therapy
  • performance art

Key Concepts

muscle control meditation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance effort and ease?
  • What muscles support your stillness?
A Different Perspective

Physical strain can limit meditation depth.

4.4 out of 5 (8 ratings)

More by Andrea Gibson

Explore all 140 Andrea Gibson quotes

More Lotus quotes

Browse all 76 Lotus quotes