All Poses
Svastikasana
Auspicious Pose
beginnerSeated
Muscle Groups
Hip flexorsAdductorsCore
A simple cross-legged seated pose similar to Sukhasana but with the feet tucked more firmly between the thighs and calves.
Alignment Cues
- 1.Sit cross-legged and tuck each foot between the opposite thigh and calf
- 2.Sit tall with the spine erect
- 3.Rest the hands on the knees
- 4.Relax the shoulders
- 5.Close the eyes for meditation
Benefits
- +Calms the mind
- +Opens the hips gently
- +Supports meditation
- +Grounds the body
Muscle Groups
Hip flexorsAdductorsCore
Contraindications
- Knee injury