Swastikasana is one of the meditative postures.
In Sanskrit swastika means ‘auspicious’. Even the crossing of the legs is
called Swastika. In this posture the legs cross each other, hence it is named
as Swastikasana.
Bend the left leg in the knee and place its heel against the opposite groin and
keep the sole closely in touch with the opposite thigh. Set the right heel
against the left groin and insert the toes between the calf and the thigh. Thus
the soles are set along the length of the thighs. Sit with the body erect. Keep
the eyes closed and place the hands on the Knees.
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Swastikasana
Posture
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Swastikasana:
Stages for Practice
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Swastikasana
Steps
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Starting position: Sitting with the leg
extended together.
- Bend the left leg in the knee and adjust the left foot in the right groin.
- Bend the right leg in the knee and adjust the right foot comfortable between the left thigh and the calf.
- Sit erect and place the hand on the knees.
- Close the eyes and maintain the position comfortably.
- Open the eyes gently.
- Unfold the right leg and extend it.
- Unfold the left leg and extend it.
- Place the hands on the sides and come back to the starting position.
Important Points to Remember
Do’s
- Adjust the toes comfortable between the thighs and the calves.
Don’ts
- Avoid sitting with forward or backward bending.
Benefits of Swastikasana
- Helps in calming down the mind and give as feeling of freshness, useful in concentration.
