Meaning: In Sanskrit, this asana means accomplished or adept. So this asana basically signifies accomplishment. The name signifies the attainment of a perfectly stilled mind and the experience of peace that results from meditation. The siddha-asana is also a recommended pose for meditation. This asana forms a part of the Hatha Yoga Style.
How to do Siddhasana?Press your left foot heel firmly against the perineum, and the right heel above the genitals. With the chin pressing on the chest, one should sit calmly, having restrained the senses, and gaze steadily on the space between the eyebrows. This is called the Siddha-asana, the opener of the door of freedom.
a. Sit straight. Bend the left knee and grasp the left foot with both hands and place the heel against the perineum and the sole of the foot against the inside of the right thigh.
b. Exhale and reach down and loop the forefinger of the right hand around the big toe of the right foot and grasp the left foot with the left hand.
c. Bend the right knee, grasp the right foot with both hands and place the outside edge of the right foot where the calf and thigh of the left leg meet, right ankle over left ankle. The heel of the right foot should line up approximately with the navel and be as close to the pubic area as possible.
d. With palms up, place the hands on the knees, form a circle with the thumb and forefinger and extend the remaining fingers straight ahead.
Initially this may be done for 2-3 minutes, depending upon your concentration levels. It may further be extended to 8-10 minutes at a stretch.
Benefits of Siddhasana
As the name suggests this pose helps to establish an equilibrium between your body & maind. It helps to strengthen the muscles of the legs & pelvic area. Since the spine is kept straight, it also helps people facing back problems or spinal problems. Its also easy for people suffering from acute back-aches.When concentration is highly focused and undistracted, meditation follows. Meditation helps to improve concentration & develops brain power.
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