My philosophy has always been that if a student is in a lotus or half lotus position I will not provide physical adjustments. I know the knees are in a very vulnerable position while the legs are folded in lotus and I don't want to put any added pressure on the student during those times. So while on vacation in the middle of a wonderful Ashtanga class, I was surprised while practicing ardha baddha padma padmottanasana (half bound lotus standing forward bend) when the teacher