Siddhasana Yoga Posture & Exercise

Siddhasana is an Indian translation for the accomplished pose for men. After padmasana this is second most celebrated meditation pose. This asana makes the meditational experiences path more accessible by transferring the energy used during the practice. The basic import of Sanskrit word siddha is power, which refers to those hidden powers within the body using which one can attain spiritual upliftment. During this asana the flow of prana energy is towards sahasradhara from muladhara. This flow takes place via spinal chord (sushumna). This energy provides good bit of peace and relaxation which is the first point for meditation. There are two chakras above both the heels known as, muladhara and svadhishthana. This converts the sensual energy to the higher level which also ultimately helps in the observance of continence. Even a person with high blood pressure can perform this. You can learn this asana as below:

Routine:

• Sit and stretch forward both the legs together.
• Bend the right knee and place the paw over the left thigh.
• The right heel should be near the perineum.
• Now bend the left knee and press the right ankle with left ankle.
• Press the pubic area with the left ankle.
• Maintain the pubic area between both the ankles.
• Now point the big left toe upwards from right thigh and rib.
• Similarly point the big right toe upwards from the left thigh and rib.
• Maintain the physical balance.
• Let both the knees and left heel remain in touch with the floor.
• Hold the spinal chord and the neck straight.
• Place both the arms over the knees in jnanamudra.
• Relax and close the eyes.
• Remain conscious towards easy and natural breathing.
• Hold on the practice as long as you wish.

Benefits:

• It directs the energy from the lower psychic centres upward through the spine.
• Helps to stimulate the brain and calms the entire nervous system.
• Pressure is applied to the pubic bone presses the trigger point for swadhisthana automatically activating vajroli/sahjoli mudra.
• These psycho-muscular locks redirect sexual nervous impulses back up the spinal chord to the brain establishing control over the reproductive hormones which induces continence.
• Prolonged siddhasana produces tingling sensations in the muladhara region.
• Redirects blood circulation to the lower spine and abdomen.
• Tones up the lumbar region of the spine, the pelvis and the abdominal organs.
• Balances the reproductive system and blood pressure.

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