soo-KHAH-sah-nah
A foundational seated posture designed for meditation and breathwork, emphasizing ease and stability. It provides a grounded base for spinal verticality while gently opening the hips and calming the mind.
Cross the shins and rest the hands on the knees.
Lengthen the spine toward the sky.
Softly close the eyes and relax the shoulders.
Root both sitting bones evenly into the mat or prop.
Cross the legs at the shins rather than the ankles to create a broader base.
Stack the ears over the shoulders and the shoulders over the hips.
Draw the shoulder blades slightly together and down the back to open the heart.