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| − | + | ==Technique== | |
| + | # Sit on the floor with legs stretched out. Always use a yoga mat or a cushion or a carpet while sitting on the floor. | ||
| + | # Fold the left leg and tug it inside the right thigh. | ||
| + | # Then fold the right leg and tug in inside the left thigh. | ||
| + | # Keep the hands on the knees. Jnana mudra or Chin mudra can be used if you are using this posture for meditation. | ||
| + | # Sit erect with spine straight. | ||
| + | # Relax your whole body and breathe normally. | ||
| + | # Maintain this position for as long a comfortable.<ref name="Technique"/> | ||
| − | + | ==Technique in pictures/animation== | |
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| + | ==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.<ref name="Effects"/> | ||
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| + | ==Related Asanas== | ||
| + | * [[Dandasana]] | ||
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| + | ==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.<ref name="Initial practice notes"/> | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
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| + | <references> | ||
| + | <ref name="Technique">[http://www.yogicwayoflife.com/sukhasana-the-easy-sitting-pose/ "Methodology"]</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | <ref name="Initial practice notes">[http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/sukhasana-easy-pose/#Beginner’sPose "Beginers tips"]</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | <ref name="Effects">[http://www.finessyoga.com/yoga-asanas/sukhasana-easy-pose-steps-precautions-benefits "Health benefits"]</ref> | ||
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| + | </references> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | * [https://www.doyouyoga.com/6-holistic-benefits-of-sukhasana-85637/ Sukhasana on doyouyoga.com] | ||
| + | * [https://easyayurveda.com/2018/03/19/sukhasana-easy-decent-pleasant-comfort-pleasure-pose/ Sukhasana on easyayurveda.com] | ||
| + | * [https://www.yogajournal.com/poses/easy-pose Sukhasana on yogajournal.com] | ||
[[Category:Yoga]] | [[Category:Yoga]] | ||
Revision as of 14:26, 25 June 2018
Contents
Technique
- Sit on the floor with legs stretched out. Always use a yoga mat or a cushion or a carpet while sitting on the floor.
- Fold the left leg and tug it inside the right thigh.
- Then fold the right leg and tug in inside the left thigh.
- Keep the hands on the knees. Jnana mudra or Chin mudra can be used if you are using this posture for meditation.
- Sit erect with spine straight.
- Relax your whole body and breathe normally.
- 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]
