Easy Pose with Ear to Shoulder Stretch | Sukhasana

EASY POSE WITH EAR TO SHOULDER STRETCH INSTRUCTIONS

1. Sit on the floor with your legs crossed and lengthen the spine.
2. Interlace your hands behind your back and bring them toward your right hip.
3. As you exhale gently drop your right ear toward your right shoulder.
4. Stay in easy pose with ear to shoulder stretch for 30 seconds, switch sides and repeat.

MINDFULNESS PRACTICE

Relax your feet, thighs and balance your weight evenly across your sit bones. Lengthen the spine and align it with your head and neck. Soften the neck and gently drop your ear toward the shoulder without forcing anything.

SUKHASANA BENEFITS

The easy pose with ear to shoulder stretch calms and balances your mind and body. This pose gently stretches your neck and shoulders and helps reduce tension and stress.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Neck or shoulder injury.

PREPARATORY, COMPLEMENTARY AND FOLLOW-UP POSES

Start with easy pose or seated mountain pose and then progress to easy pose with ear to shoulder stretch. Follow-up with seated spinal twist or seated side bend pose.

RELATED YOGA POSES

Try these other yoga poses to relax and relieve stress and tension:
Cow face pose with eagle arms
Cobra pose
Reclining bound angle pose
Bridge pose

YOGA ESSENTIAL FLOWS