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| Swastikasana
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| Svastikasana is the pose of setting properly (i.e evenly) the two soles (i.e. feet) between the opposite thighs and knees, while sitting on level ground with erect body. When we sit in this posture, the position of legs resemble the Svastika, hence it is called Svastikasana. In Indian culture Svastika is very popular as an auspicious sign. It is an effective meditative posture.
Steps for Practice Swastikasana:
 Sit erect keeping your spine straight.
Keep your soles between thigh and calf muscles.
Stretch out both legs together, hands by the side of the body, palms resting on the ground, fingers together pointing forward.
Now fold your one leg at the knees and put it against the joint of the other thigh.
Fold the other leg and put it near the joint of the other thigh.
Put both hands on the knees in jnana mudra.
While returning to the original position first stretch out right leg.
Then stretch out left leg and keep both legs together.
Benefits of Swastikasana:
It helps maintain normal temperature within the body and tones abdominal muscles and sciatic nerve.
It improves one`s concentrating power.
This is a very suitable position for knowledge, learning, meditation, preparation for other asanas and relaxation between any two sitting position.
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