1. If it is not painful, the Vajra posture, with the legs crossed and the feet resting upturned on the thighs is best. However, if sitting in this posture causes pain and distracts the mind, the left foot should be tucked under the right thigh and the right foot should rest on the left thigh.
2. The trunk (back) should be as straight and erect as possible. Lifting your arms up high as if you were trying to touch the sky is the straightest you can get your back.
3. The arms should be in a bow shape, not resting against the sides of the body or pushed back; they should be at rest, but firm. The back of the right hand should rest in the palm of the left; the thumbs should be level with the navel.
4. The neck should be curved slightly forward, with the chin in.
5. The eyes should be focused straight along the sides of the nose (and half closed).
6. The mouth and lips should be relaxed, neither open or tightly shut.
7. The tongue should be pressed gently against the palate.
Smile and be well!