1 - Sit on a yoga mat or comfortable surface with your legs extended straight in front of you.
2 - Bend your right knee and place your right foot on top of your left thigh, bringing the sole of the foot to face upward and the heel close to your abdomen.
3 - Bend your left knee and carefully place your left foot on top of your right thigh in the same manner, with the sole facing upward.
4 - Rest your hands on your knees with palms facing upward, forming a mudra (e.g., thumb and index finger touching) if desired.
5 - Sit tall by lengthening your spine, rolling your shoulders back and down, and gently lifting the crown of your head toward the ceiling.
6 - Close your eyes and breathe deeply and slowly, focusing on relaxing the hips and releasing any tension with each exhale.
7 - Hold the pose for the desired duration, then gently release both legs and switch the cross of the legs to practice the opposite side.
