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This is one of the classic Meditative Poses and I usually perform it regularly.

The Easy Pose helps in straightening the spine, slowing down metabolism, promoting inner tranquility, and keeping your mind still.

Sukhasana (soo-KAHS-uh-nuh) is an asana practiced as a basic seated yoga posture similar to sitting in a simple cross-legged position. This easy sitting pose is one of the simplest pose for meditation suited for all beginners. It’s intended to be comfortable and calming. Sukhasana comes from two Sanskrit words: ‘Sukha’ which can mean comfort, ‘easy,’ ‘joyful,’ ‘pleasure,’ etc. from ‘su’ meaning good, and ‘kha’ meaning space; and ‘asana’ meaning pose.

Sukhasana is a very common pose for practicing meditation and breathing exercises called ‘pranayama.’ It’s also used as an alternative to practicing Lotus Pose (Padmasana) for those whose hips are very tight.

Sukhasana is a pose that many people automatically practice as children, but lose the ability to do over time due to sitting in chairs, which is a very modern problem. Early yogis didn’t have the ‘convenience’ of chairs, so their hips were much more open. Sukhasana is especially good to practice if your hips are very tight – just be sure to prop yourself up so your hips are higher than your knees as shown in Modifications and Variations below. If you come down to the floor and sit in Sukhasana a few times a day, you’ll notice how different it feels than to sit in a chair. Regular practice will gradually open your hips and bring your spine into correct alignment.

In yoga, you practice putting forth effort while staying connected to the part of yourself that is innately joyful and at ease. When you learn to act in this way – both on the mat and off – you are able to move through life skillfully without panic or fear.