SUKHASANA

Sukhasana – Method of Practice

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Sit comfortably on a yoga mat or a firm bed. Bend your left leg at the knee and place it beneath your right thigh.
02
Similarly, bend your right leg and place your right foot beneath your left thigh.
03
Keep your back, neck, and spine perfectly erect.
04
Rest your hands on your knees with your palms facing upward, or place them in Jnana Mudra (touching the tip of the thumb to the tip of the index finger).
05
Close your eyes and breathe slowly, deeply, and naturally. Remain in this posture for a comfortable duration.

Provides a gentle stretch to the knees, ankles, and hips, improving their flexibility.
Regular practice strengthens the spine and improves posture.
Helps relieve mental fatigue, stress, and anxiety.
Calms the mind, enhances concentration, and promotes inner relaxation.
Making Sukhasana a habitual sitting posture during daily activities can contribute significantly to overall health and well-being.

Particularly beneficial for stress, anxiety, poor concentration, and mental fatigue.
Helpful in mild depression.
Useful for slouched posture and rounded shoulders.
Helps improve spinal alignment.
Serves as a supportive practice for managing high blood pressure.
Helpful for digestive disorders.
Beneficial for mild pain in the hips, ankles, and knees.

If you have knee arthritis, gout, or severe sciatica, practice this pose only under the guidance of a qualified physician or yoga expert.

Our yoga experts are here to help you practice correctly and safely for maximum benefits.