Sukhasana

Description

Sukhasana: Asana

Asana Type: Prone

Pramana

Śāstra Pramāṇa - शास्त्र प्रमाण Tri-shikhi-brahmanopanishad, 52

"तत् सुखासनमित्युक्तमशक्तस्तत् समाचरेत् । आसनं विजितं येन जितं तेन जगत्त्रयम् ॥ ५२ ॥ "

"tat sukhāsanamityuktamaśaktastat samācaret | āsanaṃ vijitaṃ yena jitaṃ tena jagattrayam ॥ 52 ॥ "

Translation

That, wherein comfort and steadiness are attained somehow or other, is known as the Sukhasana.

Instruction

1. Sit cross-legged.

2. Keep the hands on the knees.

Benefits

It promotes groundedness and inner calm and relieves physical and mental exhaustion and tiredness. It intensifies the state of serenity, tranquility, and eliminates anxiety.