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Sukhasana
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]
