How to Do Easy Poses in Yoga

The Easy Pose, or Sukasana, is a basic yoga pose that is practiced in most beginning classes.It is a seated pose in which your hips are higher than your knees. This calming pose strengthens the back and the legs; practicing it will improve your posture and also help you meditate.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Yoga mat

1. Sit on your mat with your legs extended in front of you.

2. Fold a blanket and position it under your sitting bones. Your hips will be higher than your knees.

3. Cross your legs. Focus on bringing your knees as close to the floor as possible.

4. Breathing deeply, bring your back into proper alignment. Imagine your spine as a straight line ending in the crown of your head. Spread your shoulders wide and breathe into your back.

5. Hold the posture for 1 to 3 minutes.

Tips & Warnings

• Avoid this pose if you have severe knee pain.

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