Sukhansana Meditation and Benefits for Beginners

Western society has widely accepted meditation.

It has proved beneficial for everyone. Sukhasana meditation is a part of Hatha yoga.

Sukhasana means “Easy Pose” (Sukha =”Easy”; Asana=”Pose”).

It brings the mind to a stable state and relaxes the body. It is practiced by the mediators of any age.

A beginner can start this with little effort.

Meditation Technique

Choose a silent place. Place the yoga mat and sit comfortably.
Keep your spine erect and your head nicely poised upon your shoulder.
Place your palm on your knees. Be certain that your elbow relaxes naturally against your body.
Finally close your eyes.
Concentrate your mind on the natural breath; control yourself from dreaming, reasoning, or otherwise becoming mentally active. Keep the body erect, motionless and as relaxed as possible.
Concentrate on your breathing i.e., inhalation, a momentary pause, exhale, a momentary pause. Sit for a few minutes in this pose and follow natural breath.

Sukhasana is for beginners and also for advanced practitioners.

If you are beginners, you can meditate for 5 minutes with an increase in time by 5 minutes every week.

With this, you can reach till 20 minutes within a few weeks with daily practice.

Never meditate with a full stomach. Don’t eat in between 2 hours before practicing meditation.
Also never practice it on an empty stomach.
Practice in silent and cool place.
After meditating you can drink a glass of water as it can help to detoxify your body.
Wear loose clothes during meditating.

Follow these few simple steps and enjoy the peace of life.