(SS-III.95), (HR-III.11, 52), (GhS-II.13)
(also called Sukhasana, the easy posture)
Sloka:
Translation : Sit comfortably with the head, neck and spine straight, in the cross-legged position, with the toes held firmly in the gap between thighs and calf muscles. This is called Swastikasana.
Benefits :
- 1 of the 4 main meditation postures, simplest and most comfortable
- start of with 5 min and build up to 3 hours
- Strengthens core muscles to allow you to sit comfortably without moving the body for extended periods of time
- Strengthens the abdominals and back
- Benefits knee problems and sciatica
- Reduces high blood pressure, calms the mind
- Maintains normal body temperature
- Kundalini is awakened with regular practice
- No disease can attack his body and he obtains vayu –siddhi