Sukhasana (Pleasure Pose)
Sukhasana is one of the most basic and fundamental yoga asanas which is suitable for yogis of all levels. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word, sukha, meaning “pleasure” or “comfort,” and asana, meaning “pose.” It is a beginner’s level, cross-legged posture which is restorative as well. It is regarded as one of the simplest poses. By doing this posture or asana, you can open up the hip muscles and elongate the spine. You will also be able to ground yourself. This asana mainly focusses on the thighs and hips, knees and ankles, and back.
How To Do It?
⦁ You have to begin the asana, by sitting on the mat with both legs stretched.
⦁ You have to keep the spine elongated and stretched. Place the hands on the thighs.
⦁ Fold your legs one by one, by inhaling slowly.
⦁ You have to bring the left foot under the right thigh, and vice versa.
⦁ The shins will be crossed, and knees should be wide.
⦁ Your legs have to be relaxed.
⦁ You can do Gyan mudra with your hands, while placing them on the knees. You can also do Anjali mudra.
⦁ Gaze towards the front and breathe slowly.
⦁ You can hold the asana as long as possible, as it is a very comfortable pose.
⦁ When you are done, slowly take the legs out and go to the normal pose.
⦁ Straighten the legs and sit in Dandasana.
⦁ Breathe normally.
Benefit
⦁ It is one of the asanas, which help in maintaining spine health and also aligns the vertebrae in the correct way.
⦁ This pose tends to tone the hip muscles. In the process, it tones the hips.
⦁ It is a meditative pose, which increases the flow of prana, through the body. Thus, improving overall body function.
⦁ Sukhasana calms the body.
⦁ It is also believed to remove all sorts of negative emotions.
⦁ This asana also helps in removing stiffness from the body parts.
⦁ You will be able to bring awareness to the soul.
If you are doing a sedentary job, then this asana will help you to overcome all the limitations, caused by it.
Contraindication
⦁ If you have back ache, you must not do this pose for more than 10 minutes.
⦁ If you have injuries in your hips, legs and back, then you must not do this asana.
⦁ If you have any sort if Arthritis, then also you must not do this asana.
⦁ If you have any sort of inflammation or spine-related disorder, then you must not practice this pose.
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