Svastikasana(PROSPEROUS POSE)

Svastikasana

Posture

Swastika is an auspicious Tantrik symbol. It is a symbol of fertility and creativity. As this Asana resembles Swastika, it is called as Swastikasana. In Hathayoga Pradipike Swastikasana is described as: 
Jaanurvarantare samyakritvaa paadatale uthe|
Rujukaayaha samaasiinaha swastikam tatprachakshate
(Having firmly inserted both foots between the thighs and knees , he should sit erect on a level place. This is Swastikasana.)

Procedure

1. Spread both the legs and keep them at a distance of 1 to 1.5 feet.
2. Likewise put the left foot in between right thigh and knee from below the knee. Neck and back should be straight .
3. Put the palms on knees,upwards, join thumb and index finger, and this is called Yogamudra. The sight should be focused on the tip of the nose.

Duration

Start doing this for 5 minutes and slowly increase it to 3 hours .

Benefits

This is one of the simplest and comfortable meditative posture. This Asana is very comfortable for long hours of meditation. This Asana is most suitable for Pranayama, meditation, learning and spiritual activities. This Asana reduces the high blood pressure. Ailments of knees are cured from the practice of this Asana. As the backbone is kept straight in this Asana, pressure on Spinal-cord is relieved thereby strengthening the backbone. Flow of energy in Nadis (Energy channels in the subtle body) will increase. Cleansing of Nadis is one of the main benefits of this Asana. A pleasant feeling in the body arises and calmness pervades the body and mind. Auspicious vibrations and feelings will enter the mind as the name of the Asana is Swastika which means auspicious. Kundalini power is awakened by the regular practice of Swastikasana.

Benefits of Swastikasana according to science:

This Asana tones the muscles of abdominal area and sciatic nerve. Normal temperature in the body is maintained by the regular practice of Swastikasana.

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