SIDDHASANA

Among the all eighty-four postures, Siddhasana is considered as best. Rest the heel of left foot in between the anus and reproductive organ and put the right foot on the reproductive organ in such a way that it doesn’t hurt the organ. Toes of both the feet should stay between the thigh and the hip girdle. This is the basic posture of Siddhasana.

It resembles crossed-legged position popular among the students. While practicing this posture, rest your chin against the lower part of the neck. Now you are in ‘Jalandhar-bandha’. Now, draw the air in your belly upward. This is ‘Moola-bandha’. Focus your sights between the eyebrows but start this posture only when you have practiced ‘Traatak’ for more than one hour or your eyesight will weaken. Put both your palms on the thighs but fold the index finger inward so that it comes to touch the base of the thumb. It will prevent the life from flowing out of your hands.

Utility -
Continuous practice of Siddhasana helps a Yogi attain full control on his mind even if he doesn’t resort to means like Pranayam.

Siddhasana can be practiced both in the morning and in the evening. Its time can be stretched from a few minutes a day to up to an hour.

Sushumna, the main nerve of the body remains straight during Siddhasana and breaths become regular.

All the major nerves of the body get purified through Siddhasana.

Both the lungs and the heart get stronger and as a result breathing becomes regular and deep.

Motility of the intestine increases. Hence, digestion improves and one gets rid of constipation.

Common diseases like cough, cold, enlargement of liver and fever because of it, chronic fever, indigestion, loose motions, fall of semen in sleep, impotency, frequent urination, disorders of the urinary bladder etc. are corrected automatically through the practice of Siddhasana.