Siddhasana
"Siddhasana" is
one of the most popular meditation postures. Siddha in Sanskrit refers to those
hidden powers within the body that help individual to attain spiritual
upliftment. This asana is also known as "Perfect Pose," because one
attains perfection in Yoga by meditating in this position. Siddhasana is useful
to learn, since it is used as the practice seat for some of the pranayamas and
the mudras.
1. Start
in Sukhasana with legs crossed.
2. Take hold of one ankle or foot,
3. place it on top
of he other leg, with the outer edge of the raised foot pressing into the
opposite calf, thigh, or groin. If you use this position regularly,
4. make sure you alternate the leg that is raised so you develop flexibility evenly in both legs and hips.
What are the benefits of practicing Siddhasana?
Siddhasana
directs the energy from the lower psychic centers upward through the spine thus
it stimulates the brain and calms the entire nervous system. It redirects blood
circulation to the lower spine and abdomen and tones the lumbar region of the
spine, the pelvis and the abdominal organs, and balances the reproductive
system and blood pressure. It stabilizes the sexual energy because of the position
of the feet with respect to the genitals. It is beneficial to those suffering
from wet dreams.
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