Easy Side Bend II

Sanskrit Name:	Sukhasana
Similar Pose Names:	Seated side bend,Sukhasana side bend
Category:	Seated & Floor
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Membership Category:	Yoga Lesson Planner
Sub Category:	Seated & Floor
Types:	Side Bend, Stretch, Hip Opener, Seated & Floor, Seated
Anatomy:	Arms & Shoulders, Core, Hips
Chakras:	Base, Sacral Centre, Solar Plexus Centre
Therapy:	Poor Posture
Drishti:	Tip Of Nose
Dosha:	Pitta, Kapha

Sit with legs crossed. Lower knees. Lengthen spine by stretching spine up. Raise arms overhead. Bring palms together. Bend to the right. Repeat on left side.

Flexibility in hips, spine. Engages core.

Bring elbow flat on floor.

Knee injury.

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