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women to adopt for most pranayama practices. This asana gives complete steadiness, calmness and serenity.
BSY
Swastikasana (auspicious pose)
Sit with the legs straight in front of the body. Bend the left knee and place the sole of the left foot against the inside of the right thigh so there is no contact between the heel and the perineum. Bend the right knee and place the right foot in the space between the left thigh and calf muscle so that there is no contact between the heel and the pubis. Grasp the toes of the left foot and pull them up into the space between the right calf and thigh. Adjust the position so that it is comfortable. The knees should be firmly on the floor. Straighten the spine. Place the hands on the knees in
chin, jnana or chinmaya mudra. Variation: Sit with the legs straight in front of the body.
Bend the left leg and place the sole against the inside of the right thigh. Similarly, bend the right leg and place the heel of the right foot on the floor in front of the left foot with the sole resting against the left shin. The heels will now be one in front of the other.
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