[[File:Sukhasana.png|thumb|right|''Sukhasana'']]
The name comes from ==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 Sanskrit words Sukha meaning "pleasure", right leg and Asana (आसन, Āsana) meaning "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 posturefor meditation.# Sit erect with spine straight.# Relax your whole body and breathe normally.# Maintain this position for as long a comfortable.<ref name=" or Technique"seat"./>
Sukhasana (soo-kah-sah-nah[needs IPA]; Sanskrit: सुखासन; IAST: Sukhāsana), Easy Pose, Decent Pose, or Pleasant Pose is an asana practised ==Technique in yoga, buddhism pictures/animation== ==Effects==* Gradually strengthens muscles of the back and improves body posture.* Being a meditative pose it has relaxing effects on mind and hinduism, similar to sitting in body.* Works as a simple cross-legged positionpreparatory pose for more difficult meditative poses.* Builds physical and mental balance. While opening the hips * Helpful in reducing stress and lengthening the spine, the asana's relative ease on the knees makes it easier than siddhasana or padmasana anxiety.* Excellent for people with physical difficultieshaving a stiff body.* Creates flexibility in ankle, knee and hip joints. Some schools do not consider it to be as * Improves concentration for achieving an effective for prolonged meditation sessions because it is easy to slump forward while sitting in itpractice. For meditation<ref name="Effects"/> ==Related Asanas==* [[Dandasana]] ==Special requisites==* Avoid this asana if you have hip and knee injuries, it is important that the spine be straight and aligned with the head and neckor if they are both inflamed. But * Practice caution if you have a slipped disc problem. You could use cushioning to make the practitioner steadies the Sukhasana pose by putting pillows or blankets under the knees to create comfortable. ==Initial practice notes==As a steadinessbeginner, it may might be easier difficult to sit longer in Sukhasana erect on the floor for meditation without slumping forwarda long time. An additional blanket or pillow under You can use blocks and cushioning to get the buttocks may posture right. You can also be beneficial and steadyinglean against the wall to keep your back erect.<ref name="Initial practice notes"/> ==References== <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> </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. The 20th century Jnana Yoga guru Ramana Maharshi advocated it as suitable for attaining Enlightenmentcom/poses/easy-pose Sukhasana on yogajournal.com]
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