{"id":3934,"date":"2020-05-11T12:29:22","date_gmt":"2020-05-11T12:29:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/?p=3934"},"modified":"2026-02-05T09:02:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T09:02:21","slug":"what-are-the-sitting-yoga-postures-and-its-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/what-are-the-sitting-yoga-postures-and-its-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are The Sitting Yoga Postures And Its Benefits?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/yoga-in-india-some-interesting-facts-figures-one-need-to-know\/\">Yoga in India<\/a>\u00a0carries the mesmerizing facets of the ancient culture that describes the traditional way to live a healthy life. In the present context, yoga is known for its curing feature that makes it popular among health practitioners globally. Indian history glorifies the essence of the conventional form of yoga that was practised by the sadhus and the yogis. It unites the people of various creeds, caste, and nationality under one roof.<\/p>\n<p>Can you imagine if the present form of yoga is so glorifying, how adorable could be the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/origin-of-yoga-into-the-realms-of-rishikesh-vinyasa-yoga-school\/\">origin of yoga<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>Exquisitely portraying the various benefits of yoga postures, the world is now under the yogic locks of the astonishing powers of yoga postures. Yoga poses not only helps to strengthen the muscles of the body. It has numerous other benefits. The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/names-of-primary-series-yoga-asana-and-postural-sequence\/\">postural sequence of yoga<\/a>\u00a0also maintains the functionality of the human body efficiently.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3936 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Sitting-Yoga-Postures.jpeg\" alt=\"Sitting Yoga Postures\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Sitting-Yoga-Postures.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Sitting-Yoga-Postures-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Sitting-Yoga-Postures-370x247.jpeg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, the sitting yoga postures are of great importance for all the people. Well, you need no classes to learn about the sitting yoga postures. Scroll down to discover the fantastic sequence of sitting yoga poses with its exceptional benefits.<\/p>\n<h2>Sitting yoga postures: stay supple with these twisting asanas<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Bharadvaja\u2019s Twist:<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3937 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Bharadvaja\u2019s-Twist.jpg\" alt=\"Bharadvaja\u2019s Twist\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Bharadvaja\u2019s-Twist.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Bharadvaja\u2019s-Twist-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Bharadvaja\u2019s-Twist-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Bharadvaja\u2019s-Twist-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Bharadvaja\u2019s-Twist-270x152.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is one of the sitting yoga asanas. If you are suffering from problems related to the spine and the abdominal, it can relax them effectively. It also helps to relieve lower backache and improves digestion.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Boat Pose (Paripurna Navasana):<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3938 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Boat-Pose-Paripurna-Navasana.jpg\" alt=\"Boat Pose (Paripurna Navasana)\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Boat-Pose-Paripurna-Navasana.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Boat-Pose-Paripurna-Navasana-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Boat-Pose-Paripurna-Navasana-370x247.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It helps in releasing stress and improves digestion. It also helps to stimulate the kidney, thyroid and the intestinal contractions. You can practice this sitting yoga posture to strengthen your abdomen, spine and hip flexors.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Easy Pose (Sukhasana):<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3939 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Easy-Pose-Sukhasana.jpeg\" alt=\"Easy Pose (Sukhasana)\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Easy-Pose-Sukhasana.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Easy-Pose-Sukhasana-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Easy-Pose-Sukhasana-370x247.jpeg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Are you fooled by its name? Well, if you are to sit on a chair and practice Sukhasana, that would be quite challenging.<\/p>\n<p>It stretches your knees and the ankles effectively. It also strengthens your back. Apart from these, the sitting yoga posture releases stress and calms your mind.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Fire Log Pose (Agnistambhasana):<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3940 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Fire-Log-Pose-Agnistambhasana.jpg\" alt=\"Fire Log Pose (Agnistambhasana)\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Fire-Log-Pose-Agnistambhasana.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Fire-Log-Pose-Agnistambhasana-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Fire-Log-Pose-Agnistambhasana-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Fire-Log-Pose-Agnistambhasana-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Fire-Log-Pose-Agnistambhasana-270x152.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Are you suffering from sciatic pain?<\/p>\n<p>Fire log pose is the best for you to practice. It stretches your hips and groins and relieves the pain significantly.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Lotus Pose (Padmasana):<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3941 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Lotus-Pose-Padmasana.jpg\" alt=\"Lotus Pose (Padmasana)\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Lotus-Pose-Padmasana.jpg 500w, https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Lotus-Pose-Padmasana-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Lotus-Pose-Padmasana-370x259.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is known to be the ultimate sitting yoga posture. Conventionally, it is believed that practising Padmasana destroys all diseases and awakens kundalini. It stretches your ankles and knees and also eases menstrual discomfort effectively.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Marichi\u2019s Pose (Marichyasana):<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3942 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Marichi\u2019s-Pose-Marichyasana.jpeg\" alt=\"Marichi\u2019s Pose (Marichyasana)\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Marichi\u2019s-Pose-Marichyasana.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Marichi\u2019s-Pose-Marichyasana-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Marichi\u2019s-Pose-Marichyasana-370x247.jpeg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It effectively massages abdominal organs, including the kidney and the liver. It also stretches and strengthens the spine. Practising this sitting posture can you get rid of the mild hip pain and back pain.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Staff Pose (Dandasana):<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3943 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Staff-Pose-Dandasana.jpeg\" alt=\"Staff Pose (Dandasana)\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Staff-Pose-Dandasana.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Staff-Pose-Dandasana-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Staff-Pose-Dandasana-370x247.jpeg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/how-to-cure-diseases-from-yoga-practice\/\">Practising yoga can cure the prolonged diseases<\/a>\u00a0that you might be suffering for a long time. The Dandasanna is one such sitting yoga pose that helps to maintain the correct posture of your body. It effectively strengthens the back muscles and stretches the chest and the shoulders.<\/p>\n<h3>In conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>Adopting yoga practice in your busy life can lead you to a healthy lifestyle with various other benefits. You can efficiently\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshvinyasayogaschool.com\/blog\/how-to-live-yogic-life-in-the-modern-world\/\">live the yogic life in the present world<\/a>\u00a0with little effort of yoga practice.<\/p>\n<p>You can step into the fantastic world of yoga to transform your life to a more healthy prospect!<\/p>\n<p>For more details, you call us at <a href=\"tel:+91 955-867-2399\">955-867-2399<\/a> or email us at <a href=\"mailto:rishikeshvinyasayogaschool@gmail.com\">rishikeshvinyasayogaschool@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Rishikesh.Vinyasa.Yoga.School\/\">Facebook<\/a> page for reviews and follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/rishikeshvinyas\/\">Pinterest<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yoga in India\u00a0carries the mesmerizing facets of the ancient culture that describes the traditional way to live a healthy life. In the present context, yoga is known for its curing feature that makes it popular among health practitioners globally. Indian history glorifies the essence of the conventional form of yoga that was practised by the sadhus and the yogis. 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