Samasthiti

Sanskrit Name:

Samasthiti

Description:

A pose of stillness and intention, Samasthiti invites grounding, focus, and readiness. It aligns the body in neutral and centers the mind for what’s to come.

Alignment Cues:

• Feet:
  • Big toes touch, heels slightly apart
  • Press evenly into all four corners of both feet
• Legs:
  • Engage thighs and lift kneecaps
  • Neutral pelvis, tailbone lengthening toward the ground
• Hips:
  • Stacked over heels, not tucked or swayed
• Arms and Hands:
  • Arms by your sides, palms face forward or inward toward the thighs
  • Fingers relaxed but active
• Spine and Torso:
  • Stand tall through the crown of the head
  • Shoulders relaxed, broad across the collarbones
• Head and Neck:
  • Gaze forward with soft focus
  • Neck long, chin parallel to the floor
• Breath:
  • Even and steady, use the breath to cultivate stillness and presence