Siddhāsana

 

  (GhS-II.7)  (Adept’s pose)  

 Practised only by men.

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Translation: Place one heel on the anus and other heel at the root of the genital organ. The chin should be placed on the chest; body unmoving and straight.  Gaze at spot between the two eyebrows.  This is called siddhasana. Its practice leads to Moksha or liberation.

Benefits:

  • Recommended for men …  balances reproductive organs and regulates testosterone ( Women’s equivalent is Yoniasana )
  • Stretches  the hips, knees and ankles
  • Strengthens the core muscles
  • Awakens the kundalini,  purifies the 72,000  nadis and controls the apana vayu
  • Alleviates  heart diseases, diabetes, chronic urinary problems
  • A simple but powerful asana…. A meditative pose that allows you to sit upright and relaxed for longer periods of time
  • A spiritual practice used during meditation, pranayama, mudras and during practice of celibacy
  • This will take one to liberation