Friday, July 25, 2008

Sukhasana


Sukhasana

Sukhasana is a popular Yoga pose. Sukhasana is a position that helps to concentrate on breathing and the body. Sukhasana also helps strengthen lower back and opens the groin and hips. Sit cross-legged with hands on knees. Then start concentrating on your breath. Remember to keep your spine straight and press on the sit bones down to the ground. Let your knees to lower down slowly. In the case your knees rise above your hips, then sit on a pillow or block. The pillow or the block will support your back and hips. Start taking slow and deep breaths. When you start to inhale the next time, raise your arms above your head. Once you stop inhaling start to exhale and lower down your arms down slowly. Repeat the same process for 5-10 times.

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