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Sukhasana, cross-legged seating posture in Yogasana

NatyaSutra Yoga · 1:21

asana pranayama meditation mantra

In this practice

Key teachings

Comfort and stability in seated posture
Foundation for meditation and pranayama
Spinal alignment and strength

Ideal for

Beginners to yoga and meditation
Those seeking a comfortable seated posture
Practitioners of meditation and pranayama
Individuals with difficulty in Padmasana

Lesson

Instructions

Sukhasana is a simple cross-legged seating posture in Yogasana. As the name suggests, Sukhasana has a comfortable and calming effect on the practitioner.

The posture is best suited to practice meditation and pranayama and also to perform exercises for the neck, shoulder and eyes. Sukhasana strengthens the spine and gives a good stretch to the knees and ankles.

Yoga Demonstration by: Gayatri Srinivasan

Note: – Supervision of an Experienced Yoga instructor is highly recommended for learning Yoga.

Steps

Sukhasana (Easy Pose) demonstration
Mindful breathing in seated posture
Relaxation techniques

Benefits

Promotes comfortable and calming effect
Strengthens the spine
Gives a good stretch to the knees and ankles
Aids in relaxation of the whole body
Ideal for meditation and pranayama

Sukhasana Lotus Pose Prana Asana Ama Pranayama

Transcript

Sukhasana Sit down with legs spread straight in front of you Bend the right leg at the knee and place it on the left thigh Bend the left leg and place it over the right thigh Rest your arms stretched over the knees Make sure that both knees are firmly touching the ground Keep the spine straight Then relax and close your eyes Breathe normally This is only a basic sitting posture By little practice you can remain in the posture for long and make the whole body relax Those who find difficulty sitting in 'Padmasana', can adopt 'Sughasana' for meditation

Practice summary

Level: beginner
Duration: 2 minutes
Equipment: yoga mat
Target areas: spinehipskneesankles
Energy: calming

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