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Lord Siva said to Parvati---  There is no asana like Siddha, no force like breath retention, no mudra like Khechari, and no laya like nada (The Siva Samhita 5:47).

  "This is also called Sukhasana, the easy asana. It destroys all suffering. Svastikasana is the best for making one healthy and is to be kept secret by yogis.” - (Siva Samhita 3:115) The Sukhasana pose is a simple yoga asana, typically performed as a warm-up starting pose or finishing pose during yoga practice. To perform Sukhasana while seated, firmly plant your buttocks on the floor and cross your legs over one another. You can use a squat to transition from the simple seated pose to a standing pose to help you remain balanced while you gently pull yourself into a standing position. The gentle nature of the Sukhasana pose makes it an easy alternative to the lotus pose, which yogis with tight hip joints and muscles may find more challenging. While yoga instructors often teach Sukhasana or cross-legged positions as part of a series of asanas, it's also an ideal pose when performed on its own during  meditation  sessions or periods of quiet reflection. When yoga teachers utili