Easy Pose or Sukhasana is more challenging than it looks! In this video, we identify simple ways to make easy pose comfortable in your body, including how to:
- Use blocks, a bolster or cushion to raise your hips higher than your knee to reduce the pressure in your low back
- Position your body against a wall for even more support
- Adjust your foot position to change the sensation in your hips
Props to try: Yoga bolster, meditation cushion or couch cushion. Folded blankets or beach towels. Yoga blocks.
Benefits
- Challenges balance and build strength in the back
- Opens the hips
- Provides a neutral seat for meditation practice
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