Here is Swastikasana (heals line up in front of the perineum):
Here is Siddhasana (heals stack on top of each other):
And HERE is Sukhasana (Shins are virtually parallel and feet are underneath the opposite knees):
Each cross-legged pose has a different purpose. Each opens the hip joint a bit differently, of course. I also find I enjoy each for different purposes. I find Sukhasana very stable for doing upper body work such as shoulder rolls and neck stretches. I like the stability for forward folding and twists. (Experiment with this one. Do a forward fold in Siddhasana or Swastikasana. Your sit bones pop up.) I prefer Siddhasana for meditation. I find the groundedness of the thighs beneficial for calming my mind.
What do you discover? Add these ideas to the other Study Points we suggested!
