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Siddhasana is a classical seated yoga asana used primarily for meditation, pranayama and steady inner concentration intended to support spiritual practice and peace.<\/span><\/p>\n

Meaning<\/b><\/h2>\n

Siddha: ‘accomplished’ or ‘accomplished’ or ‘perfect’<\/span><\/p>\n

Asana: ‘Posture’ or ‘Sitting’.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to practice Siddhasana<\/b><\/h2>\n

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  1. Sit in a comfortable position on a folded blanket or mat with legs extended or tucked in <\/span>Dandasana<\/span><\/a> .<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. <\/span>Sit with the heel of the left foot pressing the perineum, the area between the anus and the genital organ.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Place the right foot in such a way that the heel presses the pubis just above the genital organ.<\/span><\/li>\n
      2. Slide the toes and edge of the upper leg between the thigh and shin as needed.<\/li>\n
      3. Keep the spine long and straight.<\/span><\/li>\n
      4. Relax your shoulders.<\/span><\/li>\n
      5. When practicing the classical chin lock, lower your chin slightly towards the chest.<\/span><\/li>\n
      6. Look gently at the center of the eyebrows (Shambhavi Mudra), or close your eyes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        A modern version often involves closing the eyes and keeping the head straight, which is easier for many practitioners and is appropriate for contemporary meditation practice.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Siddhasana is practiced as described above, with one heel pressing the perineum and the other heel pressing the pubic area. Swami Sivananda describes an alternative version where one heel presses near the anus and the other on the root of the genital organ, with the heels resting on top of each other.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        breath and meditation<\/b><\/h2>\n

        In the classical form, the position of the chin creates a gentle jalandhara-like effect, and this posture is traditionally associated with ujjayi and spontaneous breath steadiness. If the asana is used for meditation, the gaze may remain fixed on the brow center or the eyes may remain gently closed.<\/span><\/p>\n

        variety for women<\/b><\/h2>\n

        In traditional yoga texts, Siddhasana is often described as an asana for men. For women, this sitting form is called <\/span>siddha yoni asana<\/b>. The technique is mostly the same, but adapted to female anatomy and comfort.<\/span><\/p>\n

        practice techniques<\/b><\/h2>\n

        \u00d8<\/span> <\/span>Its method is almost the same as Siddhasana.<\/span><\/p>\n

        \u00d8<\/span> <\/span>Sit on a blanket or mat spread on the floor.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        \u00d8<\/span> <\/span>The lower heel is pressed into the vaginal opening<\/span><\/p>\n

        \u00d8<\/span> <\/span>The upper heel rests on the clitoris again<\/span><\/p>\n

        \u00d8<\/span> <\/span>The toes of both feet are inserted between the thigh and calf muscles.<\/span><\/p>\n

        \u00d8<\/span> <\/span>The posture is kept stable by keeping the spine straight and the body relaxed.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Initial posture for Siddhasana<\/b><\/h2>\n

        \u00d8<\/span> <\/span>dry place<\/b> To make sitting more comfortable.<\/span><\/p>\n

        \u00d8<\/span> <\/span>Baddha Konasana<\/b> To open up the hips and waist.<\/span><\/p>\n

        \u00d8<\/span> <\/span>Janu Shirshasana<\/b> To lengthen the spine and hamstrings.<\/span><\/p>\n

        \u00d8<\/span> <\/span>Ardha Padmasana<\/b> For a simple version of the pose.<\/span><\/p>\n

        After the pose for Siddhasana<\/b><\/h2>\n

        \u00d8<\/span> <\/span>Dandasana (Staff Pose)<\/span><\/p>\n

        \u00d8<\/span> <\/span>Paschimottanasana (Sitting Forward Bend Pose)<\/span><\/p>\n

        \u00d8<\/span> <\/span>Shavasana (Corpse Pose)<\/span><\/p>\n

        Benefits of Siddhasana<\/b><\/h2>\n

        Several asanas may be appropriate for beginning meditation. But in deeper practice, when external awareness begins to fade and internal awareness becomes stronger, Siddhasana is often found especially useful.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Sitting for long periods of time helps keep the spine straight.<\/span><\/p>\n