How can I learn to stand from a cross-legged (Indian Style) seated position without using my hands?

Question

I have seen a lot of girls do this. I've tried, and I can't do it. This might be a Yoga question?

Answer 1

I learned how to do this when I was younger... it's actually a combination of a couple things. It is primarily a combination of strength and balance.
You have to have enough strength to push yourself up (and there are more and different muscles used than just standing regularly), and you have to have enough balance while you are pushing yourself up as well.

As the others mentioned, it does take a lot of practice, but it also takes repetition to develop those muscles. You will likely need to use your hands a bit while you are developing those muscles, just so you can do the full movement to use all the muscles.
I would say to do it using your hands (only to help you push up or stabilize yourself against a wall) and stand up like that a few times a day to develop the muscles. The more days you do it, the easier it will get... but if it ever hurts when you do it, stop immediately and take a break for a couple days before doing it again (it usually means the muscles need to rest). It may take a few weeks or a month or two... but if you keep at it, you'll be able to do it before you know it ;-) Good luck!

Answer 2

If you've got a concern, definitely talk to your doctor. There's a pretty wide window on this stuff though. As long as he's doing other age-appropriate things, like babbling, laughing, reaching for stuff, etcetera, it's probably not anything to worry about - but your doctor can keep an eye out for problems only if (s)he's aware of any potential issues. However, do be aware that some research shows that babies are doing things like rolling over, sitting up independently, and other things requiring a lot of abdominal support later than they used to, mainly due to the fact they spend a lot more time on their backs or in car carriers. Remember too that in the case of preemies, if that's relevant, things tend to happen at adjusted ages (the age they should have been born) rather than their "actual" age until they're somewhere well past a year.

Answer 3

I feel your pain man. It's difficult but you will get it. From that position lean back and rock foward with all of your strength. And kinda just use the sides of your feet to stand up. HOpe it works. If it doesn't and you break your head don't sue me! Good luck.

Answer 4

It would seem to be a matter of correct balance to me. Try leaning far enough forward to balance yourself as he rise up. And as they say, practice makes perfect.