Swastikasana

Benefits

• Calms the nervous system
• Stimulates lumbar spine & sciatic nerves
• Maintains inner body warmth
• Infuses creativity and auspiciousness
• Ideal base for pranayama and meditation

Steps

1. Sit on the floor with legs crossed.
2. Tuck both feet between the opposite thigh and calf so only the toes peep out.
3. Sit erect — spine, neck and head aligned.
4. Rest hands on knees in Jnana or Chin mudra.
5. Close the eyes, breathe naturally, and hold.