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The name comes from the Sanskrit words siddha (सिद्ध; siddha) meaning both "perfect" and "adept", and asana (आसन; āsana) meaning "posture" or "seat".
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'''Siddhasana''' or the accomplished pose is an asana used for meditation and other yogic practices. In Sanskrit '''Siddha''' means '''accomplished''' or an '''adept''' and '''asana''' means a '''pose'''.
  
From a seated position, one heel is brought to press on the perineum with the sole of the foot flat against the inner thigh. The body sits on top of this heel. Adjustments are made until the body is comfortable and the pressure is firmly applied. Then the opposite ankle is placed over the first, so the ankle bones are touching and the heels are above one another with the top heel pressing the pubis directly above the genitals. The genitals will then lie in between the two heels. The toes and outer edge of the top foot are pushed down into the space between the calf and thigh muscles. The toes of the bottom foot are pulled up into the similar space on the opposite side. The spine is held erect. A small meditation cushion or zafu is sometimes used to aid vertical back alignment.
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This is one of the Asanas prescribed in [[Hatha Yoga Pradipika (book)|Hatha Yoga Pradipika]].
  
The Accomplished Pose for women or Siddha Yoni Asana is the same, except the bottom heel is placed firmly against or inside the labia majora of the vagina and the top heel is placed so it presses the clitoris.
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==Technique==
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# Sit down on the floor or your yoga mat and keep your legs at a close distance from each other.
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# The left foot should be first placed at the perineum, a soft tissue situated between the testes and the anus. For females, the corresponding area would be the labia majora.
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# Place the right foot over the left.
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# Make sure that the knees are in contact with the ground.
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# Keep your spine straight and press your chin against your chest.
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# Concentrate on your breathing, and maintain the pose for as long as comfortably possible.<ref name="Technique"/>
  
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==Technique in pictures/animation==
  
== Use ==
 
  
Siddhasana and Padmasana (Lotus Pose) are the two asanas traditionally used for dhyana (meditation) and pranayama (breath) exercises. Sukhasana (Pleasant Pose) is a substitute that is easier on the knees. Many people are not able to practice Padmasana due to the inflexibility long-term chair sitting has caused in their hips. This is common in Western culture. For them Siddhasana is highly recommended.
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==Effects==
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* It is one of the important Asana used for meditation. One can maintain this position for a long duration.
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* Makes spinal column straight and steady.
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* In Siddhasana, the heel is kept pressed against the Muladhara This ensures that the energy currents flow upwards towards the spine.
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* This Asana gives the control over sex urge and the sexual functions.
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* It stabilizes the nervous system.<ref name="Effects"/>
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==Related Asanas==
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* [[Padmasana]]
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==Special requisites==
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* The people having certain ailments or physical problems must avoid doing it. For example the pose is not recommended for those who have recently had any surgery related especially on the back or hip.
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* The people those who are suffer from lower back pain and sciatica must not perform this asana.
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* People with recent knee injuries or other knee pain, arthritis should not do this asana.
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==Initial practice notes==
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Some new yogi may feel uncomfortable during this asana, so it is important that the person feel comfortable in initial stage of Siddhasana. They can make some modifications they require to feel firm, confident and can get some support to perform the pose. Below are some suggestions which you can use to accomplish Siddhasana.<ref name="Initial practice notes"/>
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==References==
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<references>
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<ref name="Technique">[http://www.yogadaycelebration.com/siddhasana.html "Methodology"]</ref>
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<ref name="Initial practice notes">[http://www.ayurvedicindia.info/yoga-postures-siddhasana/ "Beginers tips"]</ref>
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<ref name="Effects">[https://www.sarvyoga.com/siddhasana-the-accomplished-pose-steps-and-benefits/ "Health benefits"]</ref>
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</references>
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==External Links==
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* [http://www.yogicwayoflife.com/siddhasana-the-accomplished-pose/ Siddhasana on yogicwayoflife.com]
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* [http://www.ayurvedicindia.info/yoga-postures-siddhasana/ Siddhasana on  ayurvedicindia.info]
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* [http://www.yogawiz.com/yoga-poses/accomplished-pose.html Siddhasana on yogawiz.com]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 11:58, 12 September 2018

Siddhasana


Siddhasana or the accomplished pose is an asana used for meditation and other yogic practices. In Sanskrit Siddha means accomplished or an adept and asana means a pose.

This is one of the Asanas prescribed in Hatha Yoga Pradipika.

Technique

  1. Sit down on the floor or your yoga mat and keep your legs at a close distance from each other.
  2. The left foot should be first placed at the perineum, a soft tissue situated between the testes and the anus. For females, the corresponding area would be the labia majora.
  3. Place the right foot over the left.
  4. Make sure that the knees are in contact with the ground.
  5. Keep your spine straight and press your chin against your chest.
  6. Concentrate on your breathing, and maintain the pose for as long as comfortably possible.[1]

Technique in pictures/animation

Effects

  • It is one of the important Asana used for meditation. One can maintain this position for a long duration.
  • Makes spinal column straight and steady.
  • In Siddhasana, the heel is kept pressed against the Muladhara This ensures that the energy currents flow upwards towards the spine.
  • This Asana gives the control over sex urge and the sexual functions.
  • It stabilizes the nervous system.[2]

Related Asanas

Special requisites

  • The people having certain ailments or physical problems must avoid doing it. For example the pose is not recommended for those who have recently had any surgery related especially on the back or hip.
  • The people those who are suffer from lower back pain and sciatica must not perform this asana.
  • People with recent knee injuries or other knee pain, arthritis should not do this asana.

Initial practice notes

Some new yogi may feel uncomfortable during this asana, so it is important that the person feel comfortable in initial stage of Siddhasana. They can make some modifications they require to feel firm, confident and can get some support to perform the pose. Below are some suggestions which you can use to accomplish Siddhasana.[3]

References

External Links