Samasana is one of the significant meditative asanas that benefits the body and mind through equilibrium. `Sama`, in Sanskrit means `equal or equilibrium`. In this asana the external organs of the body are positioned in such a way that they stand divided into two, hence the name is given as Samasana. There is very little difference between Svastikasana and Samasana. However, in Samasana one heel rests on the other heel. The body remains in a symmetrical position while practicing Samasana.

The techniques for Samasana is as follows -

The person should sit with both legs extended together in front, hands by side. Fingers should remain together.

Then, one has to fold the right leg at the knee. Holding the right ankle by right hand and toes by left hand, one has to turn it upward and place it in line with the navel. The sole should remain upward and toes should remain on the ground.

Similarly the person has to fold the left leg and hold the ankle by left hand and toes by right hand.

Now one should keep left heel on the heel of right leg. Toes of the left leg are arranged between the right thigh and ankle. Sitting straight, one must keep hands on respective knees in `Jnanamudra`.

While returning back to the original position, the person should first extend the left leg, and then bring right leg in original position.

Samasana greatly helps to rectify posture. As the backbone is kept erect in this asana, its functioning is greatly improved. Dhyana Mudra in Samasana further helps in stabilizing pulse beats. Consequently strain on muscles is reduced, which in turn reduces strain on heart. Also breathing slows down, collective effect of all this helps the person to achieve concentration of mind. People suffering from hydrocele or enlargement of testicles should not practice Samasana. Since, Samasana is practiced by retaining the body as in Guptasana (above) and keeping the hands as in Siddhasana, some suggest that Samasana can also be called as Guptasana.