Sukhasana

For Sukhasana, sit on the folded blanket with your legs outstretched. Fold the right leg from the knee and place the sole against the left thigh. Likewise, fold the left leg at the knee and place the left sole against right thigh; the toes should be pulled up between the thighs and the calves.Keep the head, neck and spine erect and keep the hands on the knees.

Benefits: Among all the cross-legged postures, this posture is the easier and the best. It is sometimes called "sitting-tailor fashion". This asan develops mental and physical potential, relieves the stiffness of knees and joints. It helps keep the entire body comfortable and straight without any strain.

Comments: Sukhasana, Padamasana and Siddhasana are comfortable and convenient poses for worship, meditation and concentration. This asans was adopted by great Yogi Surya Nanda. In india, this asan can be performed by anyone because both children and adults are accustomed to sitting cross legged on the ground.