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S U K H A S A N A
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that knees are level with the hips.
ETYMOLOGY:
The word
SUKHA could be
translated as "joy, relish, happiness, and comfort". Sukhasana is one of the
most comfortable and easy
ASANAS that can be done on the
ground.
It is recommended to the beginners, to the ones who cannot approach the diamond
position (Vajrasana) for long time or the ones who cannot execute the lotus
position (Padmasana) yet. It is recommended for the breathing control exercises
(Pranayama) or
for meditation (Dhyana).
Sukhasana is very easy to execute. It can be approached by anyone. Sukhasana can
be led to perfection a lot easier than any other
asana. In the
Yogi tradition it is said
that, "An ASANA is perfectly executed when the practitioner can maintain it
continuously, for three hours and forty eight minutes, in an adequate inner
focusing. Any ASANA brought to this kind of perfection becomes a triple spring
of benefits, physically, mentally and spiritually."
EXECUTION AND SUBTLE ENERGY EFFECTS:
In order to practice hatha
yoga you need to have
experienced supervision; also, being part of a yoga practice group helps. Some
asanas have medical counter indications - we urge you not to consider this site
a guide to the practice of hatha yoga. We chose not to publish this information
on the SivaSakti.COM website; you can find it in the yoga classes organized by
our school.
EFFECTS AND BENEFITS
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Harmonious,
controlled stimulation of the erotic processes and creative imagination.
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The execution of
this asana stabilizes the body. The execution of
Jnana Mudra calms down the
mind.
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Orienting the
palm face up has got a considerable sedative effect. It is used in much
psychiatric institution to calm down the ones who are agitated.
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Orienting the
biceps forward loosens up your shoulders and the superior part of your belly.
Thus position makes it easy for you to breathe.
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Due to the
correct position of the pelvis the backbone has an ideal position.
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Plus this
position amplifies the state of serenity, tranquility, eliminates the anxiety
and gives you full security socially.
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It eliminates
exhaustion and tiredness after a physically exhausting activity or after a
monotonous mental activity.
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Together with
Vajrasana and Shavasana it is one of the best ASANAS that can help us relaxing
the muscles. It acts even upon the colon muscles.
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