Kayotsarga

[3] Kayotsarga means "to give up one's physical comfort and body movements", thus staying steady, either in a standing or other posture, and concentrating upon the true nature of the soul.

Twenty-one of the tīrthankaras of Jainism are said to have attained moksha in the kayotsarga “standing meditation” posture.

An example of unflinching standing meditation is that of Arihant Bahubali who is said to have stood in kayotsarga for a year.

[5] In performing sāmayika (daily meditation), the śrāvaka has to stand facing north or east and bow to the Pancha-Parameṣṭhi.

[6] He then sit down and recites the Namokara mantra a certain number of times, and finally devotes himself to holy meditation.

Bahubali practicing meditation in standing Kayotsarga posture. (Photo: Gommateshwara statue, Shravanbelagola )