Sukh Asana (The Easy Pose)

The meaning of Sukh Asana (Easy pose) is to be comfortable. In this asana we just sit comfortably. This is the easiest asana, meant for people who cannot do Padma Asana or Vajra Asana. Remember these yoga tips before starting yoga asanas.

Steps

Sukh Asana

• Sit comfortably on a yoga mat or a carpet.

• Bend both knees.

• Waist, back and neck should be in a straight line.

• Keep your hands on your knees in gyana mudra (Fix the index finger with tip of thumb keeping other three fingers straight).

Practice

• This asana can be used for Pranayama or meditation.

• You can sit as long as you are comfortable. Duration of this asana can be gradually increased.

Benefits

• Waist and lower region of the waist become flexible.

• Ideal for doing meditation or concentration for weak people who cannot hold padma asana or vajra asana.

• With sufficient practice you can sit for hours in this asana.

• Mind remains calm.