1. Legs crossed in the lotus or half-lotus position, left leg over the right leg.
  2. Hands forming the cosmic mudra, palms up, the right hand placed flat on the left, near the stomach just below the navel, with thumbs touching lightly.
  3. Torso kept straight, neither bent nor leaning forward
  4. Shoulders pulled back to open torso, but without puffing out the chest.
  5. Neck in a natural position, in line with the spine, with the chin tucked in slightly.
  6. Tongue touching the palate lightly, just behind the upper teeth.
  7. Eyes open with a still gaze placed one to two meters in front.