Swastikasana

Swastikasana is a grounding and balancing seated posture often used in Kundalini Yoga for meditation, breathwork, and kriyas. With the legs comfortably crossed and the feet tucked between the calves and thighs, the pose creates stability in the lower body while allowing the spine to rise naturally upward. Physically, it helps open the hips, improve posture, relax the shoulders, and support deeper, calmer breathing.

Swastikasana creates a steady flow of energy through the spine while keeping the body rooted and centered. The connection to the earth through the legs activates the Root Chakra (Muladhara), helping create stability, inner calm, and grounding. The upright posture also supports the natural upward movement of energy, bringing more balance and clarity to the mind.

To practice: 

sit on the floor with the legs crossed and tuck each foot into the space between the opposite calf and thigh. Rest the hands on the knees in a relaxed mudra, lengthen the spine, soften the shoulders, and breathe deeply with calm awareness.

If the posture feels uncomfortable in the hips or knees, sit on a cushion or practice in a simple cross legged position while keeping the spine tall and relaxed.