Easy Pose

Sukhasana

Seated ยท Beginner

Easy Pose is a simple cross-legged seat for breathing, centering, and meditation. Many yoga classes begin and end here.

Easy Pose (Sukhasana) yoga illustration

AI-generated illustration. It may not be anatomically precise.

What to Pay Attention To

  • Sit on a folded blanket if your hips are lower than your knees.
  • Root through your sitting bones and lengthen through the crown of your head.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Slumping through the lower back
  • Forcing the knees toward the floor

Practice Easy Pose in a Flow

You can also generate a yoga flow around your own level, style, and goals.

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This guide is general information, not medical advice. Stop if you feel pain, and check with a healthcare professional if you have an injury, a health condition, or are pregnant.