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The name comes from the Sanskrit words simha <ref name="simha"/> (सिंह) meaning "'''lion"''', and asana meaning '''posture'''. The asana resembles a seated lion, hence the name Simha (आसन, āsanalion in Sanskrit) meaning "posture" or "seat"asana. The practitioner's facial expressions are modified to resemble a lion.
==Technique==# Sit in Vajrasana and spread your knees.simhasana_steps_lion_pose# Your spine should straight but as relaxed as possible.# The asana resembles fingers of your hands should face backwards and be kept straight in between your legs.# Now inhale and take out your tongue. Try to look between in the eyebrows and exhale.# During exhaling roar like a seated lion. (Roaring sound “Haa”).# After Roaring hold the pose for 20 to 30 sec.# Repeat this process about 4 to 6 times.# After doing Simhasana while taking the saliva inside the mouth, hence massage the name Simha (lion in Sanskrit) asanathroat lightly. The practitioner's facial expressions are modified # Don’t inhale quickly after this posture; try to inhale after the 20 to resemble a lion30 seconds.<ref name="Technique"/>
== Benefits Effects==* Relieves tension in the face and chest* Improves circulation of blood to the face* Keeps your eyes healthy by stimulating the nerves* Stimulates and firms the platysma* Helps prevent sore throat, asthma, and other respiratory ailments* May help treat bad breath* Is said to eradicate disease<ref name="Effects"/>
==Special requisites==
* This asana is very safe to practice and has no real preventive measures. If you have a knee injury, you could sit on a chair and do the pose.
==Initial practice notes==When you start off, you might not realize that the shoulder blades and the hands are connected sympathetically.<ref name="Initial practice notes"/> == References ==
<references>
<ref name="simhaTechnique">[https://enwww.wikipediasarvyoga.orgcom/wikisimhasana-lion-pose-steps-and-benefits/Simhasana "wikipediaMethodology"]</ref> <ref name="Initial practice notes">[http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/simhasana-lion-pose/#Beginner’sTip "Beginers tips"]</ref> <ref name="Effects">[http://www.cnyhealingarts.com/2011/03/13/the-health-benefits-of-simhasana-lion-pose/ "Health benefits"]</ref>
</references>
==External Links==
* [http://www.yogicwayoflife.com/simhasana-the-lion-pose/Simhasana on yogicwayoflife.com]
* [https://vishwashantiyoga.com/how-to-do-simhasana.html Simhasana on vishwashantiyoga.com]
* [https://www.yogaindailylife.org/system/en/level-4/simhasana Simhasana on yogaindailylife.org]
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