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The name comes from the Sanskrit words Sukha meaning "pleasure", and Asana (आसन, Āsana) meaning "posture" or "seat".
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==Technique==
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# Sit on the floor with legs stretched out. Always use a yoga mat or a cushion or a carpet while sitting on the floor.
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# Fold the left leg and tug it inside the right thigh.
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# Then fold the right leg and tug in inside the left thigh.
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# Keep the hands on the knees. Jnana mudra or Chin mudra can be used if you are using this posture for meditation.
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# Sit erect with spine straight.
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# Relax your whole body and breathe normally.
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# Maintain this position for as long a comfortable.<ref name="Technique"/>
  
Sukhasana (soo-kah-sah-nah[needs IPA]; Sanskrit: सुखासन; IAST: Sukhāsana), Easy Pose, Decent Pose, or Pleasant Pose is an asana practised in yoga, buddhism and hinduism, similar to sitting in a simple cross-legged position. While opening the hips and lengthening the spine, the asana's relative ease on the knees makes it easier than siddhasana or padmasana for people with physical difficulties. Some schools do not consider it to be as effective for prolonged meditation sessions because it is easy to slump forward while sitting in it. For meditation, it is important that the spine be straight and aligned with the head and neck. But if the practitioner steadies the Sukhasana pose by putting pillows or blankets under the knees to create a steadiness, it may be easier to sit longer in Sukhasana for meditation without slumping forward. An additional blanket or pillow under the buttocks may also be beneficial and steadying. The 20th century Jnana Yoga guru Ramana Maharshi advocated it as suitable for attaining Enlightenment.
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==Technique in pictures/animation==
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==Effects==
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* Gradually strengthens muscles of the back and improves body posture.
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* Being a meditative pose it has relaxing effects on mind and body.
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* Works as a preparatory pose for more difficult meditative poses.
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* Builds physical and mental balance.
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* Helpful in reducing stress and anxiety.
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* Excellent for people having a stiff body.
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* Creates flexibility in ankle, knee and hip joints.
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* Improves concentration for achieving an effective meditation practice.<ref name="Effects"/>
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==Related Asanas==
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* [[Dandasana]]
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==Special requisites==
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* Avoid this asana if you have hip and knee injuries, or if they are both inflamed.
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* Practice caution if you have a slipped disc problem. You could use cushioning to make the pose comfortable.
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==Initial practice notes==
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As a beginner, it might be difficult to sit erect on the floor for a long time. You can use blocks and cushioning to get the posture right. You can also lean against the wall to keep your back erect.<ref name="Initial practice notes"/>
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==References==
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<references>
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<ref name="Technique">[http://www.yogicwayoflife.com/sukhasana-the-easy-sitting-pose/ "Methodology"]</ref>
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<ref name="Initial practice notes">[http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/sukhasana-easy-pose/#Beginner’sPose "Beginers tips"]</ref>
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<ref name="Effects">[http://www.finessyoga.com/yoga-asanas/sukhasana-easy-pose-steps-precautions-benefits "Health benefits"]</ref>
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</references>
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==External Links==
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* [https://www.doyouyoga.com/6-holistic-benefits-of-sukhasana-85637/ Sukhasana on doyouyoga.com]
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* [https://easyayurveda.com/2018/03/19/sukhasana-easy-decent-pleasant-comfort-pleasure-pose/ Sukhasana on easyayurveda.com]
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* [https://www.yogajournal.com/poses/easy-pose Sukhasana on yogajournal.com]
  
 
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Revision as of 14:26, 25 June 2018

Sukhasana

Technique

  1. Sit on the floor with legs stretched out. Always use a yoga mat or a cushion or a carpet while sitting on the floor.
  2. Fold the left leg and tug it inside the right thigh.
  3. Then fold the right leg and tug in inside the left thigh.
  4. Keep the hands on the knees. Jnana mudra or Chin mudra can be used if you are using this posture for meditation.
  5. Sit erect with spine straight.
  6. Relax your whole body and breathe normally.
  7. Maintain this position for as long a comfortable.[1]

Technique in pictures/animation

Effects

  • Gradually strengthens muscles of the back and improves body posture.
  • Being a meditative pose it has relaxing effects on mind and body.
  • Works as a preparatory pose for more difficult meditative poses.
  • Builds physical and mental balance.
  • Helpful in reducing stress and anxiety.
  • Excellent for people having a stiff body.
  • Creates flexibility in ankle, knee and hip joints.
  • Improves concentration for achieving an effective meditation practice.[2]

Related Asanas

Special requisites

  • Avoid this asana if you have hip and knee injuries, or if they are both inflamed.
  • Practice caution if you have a slipped disc problem. You could use cushioning to make the pose comfortable.

Initial practice notes

As a beginner, it might be difficult to sit erect on the floor for a long time. You can use blocks and cushioning to get the posture right. You can also lean against the wall to keep your back erect.[3]

References

External Links