Yoga Asana of the Week Easy Pose - Sukhasana
August 24th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
In Easy post, it seems that you’re just sitting, but this is an active pose. The asana opens the hips, lengthens the spine and promotes grounding and inner calm. You’re sitting cross legged; your aim is to touch your knees to the ground. To achieve this, it helps if you sit on a small cushion or bolster..
Sit on the floor, with a small cushion under your rear, and cross your legs. Rest your hands on your knees with the palms facing up. Relax your hips.
Press your hip bones down into the floor and reach the crown of the head up to lengthen the spine. Relax your shoulders and back and press your chest gently towards the front of the room.
Relax your face, jaw, and belly.
Remember that the post is active - relax, and lengthen your spine at the same time.
Let your tongue rest on the roof of your mouth just behind your front teeth.
You can relax in Sukhasana for as long as you wish.
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