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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:
Stretch the legs to the front. Put the right foot in between left thigh and knee. In this position the right foot is entirely immersed in between left thigh and left knee. Likewise put the left foot in between right thigh and knee from below the knee. Neck and back should be straight. Put the palms on knees,upwards, join thumb and index finger, and this is caled Yogamudra. The sight should be focussed on the tip of the nose.
Benefits of Swastikasana:
This Asana is most suitable for meditation, learning. This Asana reduces the high blood pressure. Ailments of knees are cured from the practice of this Asana.
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