The answer to that is no, right side is always first on the cross into lotus. Those who have greater background can give the reason, if there actually is one, but I do know that we do not endeavor for symmetry in this particular asana.
--- In ashtangayoga@yahoogroups.com, "martw77" <martw77@...> wrote:
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> whats the traditional view on crossing legs the other way in padmasana, dwi-pada sirsana, yoga nidrasana etc - ie right side first.. i have been practicing many years and i feel i need to cross the legs the other way to maintain balance in the body.
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