Sukhasana
A. Method – Sukhasana is generally the posture of sitting on the floor with legs crossed. Sit on the floor and pull first the left leg and then the right leg. Place the palms of both hands quite loosely above the knees. The elbow will be slightly broken. Keep the spine straight, there is no need to stretch. Practice changing the position of the right foot and left foot.
B. Note – All the bodies will be quite relaxed. There should be no tension, pressure or inertia anywhere in the body.
C. Benefits –
1) All the body gets rest while staying in this position.
2) Physical fatigue is eliminated.
3) Sitting in a comfortable position for a while at the beginning of the yoga practice increases the concentration of the mind and calms the mind.
4) Sukhasana is the easiest way to sit on your knees.
5)You can stay for a long time without any effort.
6) Those who do not do Padmasana, can sit in Sukhasana during the practice of Japa, Tapa, Pranayama etc.
Closed Padmasana
A. Method – Sit in the Padmasana with the right foot on the left foot. Hold the big toe of the right foot with the back of the right hand and the big toe of the left hand with the sole of the left hand. The knees will rest on the ground.Try to keep both shoulders as equal as possible. Do 4 times in 40-50 seconds instead of arms and legs.
B. Note – In the Padmasana, the foot that is on top, the hand on the back will be on top. If the left foot is up, the left hand should be kept up.
C. Benefits –
1) Many have one side of the shoulder high or low, in which case the seat returns to shoulder balance in regular practice.
2) The back of the shoulder is a good exercise.
3) Those whose neck bones are high, will return to normal with the practice of Baddhapadmasana.
4) Nerves in the hands, feet and knees – relieves muscle weakness.
5) This asana Simplifies the spine.
6) Many do not have this asana at all due to physical constitution; In that case, you should not try to force it.
