Technique
. sit down with both legs outstretched.
. Bend the left knee and place the sole of the left foot against the right thing so that the heel touches the perineum.
. Bend the right knee and put the right heel against the pubic bone.
. Place the hands with palms on the knees. Keep them open if done between sunrise and sunset; otherwise reverse the palms.
. keep the spine, the neck and the head, upright in one straight line.
. Keep the sight fixed at the level of the height. Don’t have any pressure on the hands. The whole weight of the body should be set on the spine.
. Continue smooth breathing, until the final position is attained.
. This is Siddhasana. Once the has been mastered, it is truly a comfortable position for meditation practice.
. In the daily routine it should be kept for five minutes to experience good results. With more practice it can be kept for three hours.
Benefits
. Even fatty persons with big thighs can practice this Asana easily, In fact this is better to some persons than padmasana.
. It is quite beneficial for those young brahmcharis and brahmacharins who attempt to get established in celibacy.
. Along with the boady, the mind also gets stabilized in this asana. Hence, it may prove quite beneficial for meditation and concentration.
. The special fold of the legs forms one Bandha in this Asana. Consequently the blood circulation in the waist – downward parts is controlled. For this reason this Asana is recommended after Sirshasana.
. It can prove in a big way a proper practice seat for some of the pranayamas and the mudras.
Precautions
. This Asana is not suitable for ladies.
. The people having stiff joints with difficulty in movement should practice this Asana with a lot of care. Such persons should practice this Asana only after getting the joints free and relaxed.
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