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Asana

Sukhasana

सुखासनসুখাসন

Beginner
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About this Practice

Easy Pose — the classic seated meditation posture. Opens the hips gently and provides the stable, upright seat required for pranayama and meditation practice.

How to Practise

  1. 1

    Sit on the floor, crossing the shins.

  2. 2

    Sit on a folded blanket if the lower back rounds.

  3. 3

    Place hands on knees, palms up or down.

  4. 4

    Lengthen through the crown. Soften the face.

  5. 5

    Hold for 1–10 minutes.

Benefits

  • Opens hips and groin
  • Lengthens spine
  • Calms the brain
  • Stable seat for meditation

⚠️ Cautions & Contraindications

Knee injury. Hip injury.

Want to learn this under guidance?

All practices in this library are taught systematically at Nibedita Yoga Training Centre.