Seated Pose

Easy Pose

Sukhasana

5-20 minutes
Easy Pose

1. Sit on the floor or on a folded blanket/cushion to elevate hips above knees.

2. Cross shins, bringing each foot beneath the opposite knee.

3. Align knees as close to the floor as comfortable without forcing.

4. Place hands on knees with palms down (grounding) or up (receptive).

5. Lengthen spine upward, sitting tall through the crown of the head.

6. Relax shoulders back and down, opening across the chest.

7. Soften facial muscles and jaw, breathing naturally through the nose.

8. Maintain gentle engagement of core to support upright posture.

9. Stay for desired duration, then switch the cross of your legs.

Key Benefits

  • Opens hips and strengthens back
  • Calms the mind for meditation
  • Improves posture and alignment
  • Reduces stress and anxiety

Cautions

  • Knee injury (elevate hips significantly)
  • Hip injury (use chair instead)
  • Sciatica (modify with support)

Muscles Worked

Hip flexorsHip external rotatorsErector spinaeCore stabilizers