Asansa, The Lotus Position, Impossible? Options

Have been sitting in asana for a good few yers now, basically corss legged and yet after all this time I still can't manage to sit properly for more than a few minutes. Can basically do a 1/4 lotus, not a full half, leg on upper thigh but its fustrating. Sat comfortably the other day and realized that its the essence to a good practice, all that shifting and shuffling during the MP or general meditation just dosen't cut it... throws everythnig off. Main thing I'm trying for now is a full lotus, a stable position that keeps the back straight and energy flowing for an undisclosed period of time.

Can anyone here do the full lotus? How did you achive it and how long did it take?

Peace
.M.

Finally.... achived the impossible! WIth a triumphant, almost bone breaking lift and bend I managed to sit in full lotus position.

Managed it a few days ago. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/Laie_58.gif)

Please resist the temptation to congratulate me, goes aginst my self training.

Thanks for the advice.

Peace
.M.