New Delhi, December 22 (IANS). In today’s busy life, healthy diet and yoga play an important role in maintaining balanced health, but we often do not pay attention to it until some health problem surrounds us. In such a situation, Siddhasana is such a yoga asana, which calms the mind and increases concentration.
Siddhasana is one of the most important and ancient meditation asanas in yoga science. ‘Siddha’ means ‘complete’ or ‘knowledgeable’. This is a yoga posture in which the focus is placed on the perineum with the heel of one foot on the perineum and the heel of the other foot on the genitalia, while keeping the spine straight.
According to the Ministry of AYUSH, this Yogasana is an important yogic practice of the Siddha system of medicine, which is associated with ‘Chitti’ (wholeness) and calms the mind, thereby directing the body’s energy (Prana) upward.
Its daily practice provides relief in digestion and many physical and mental diseases like asthma and diabetes. Along with this, this asana stretches the hips, knees and ankles.
To do this regularly, sit in Dandasana posture on the yoga mat. Now bend the left leg at the knee and place the heel firmly on the middle of the perineum. After this, bend the right foot and place its heel just above the heel of the left foot. Trap the toes of the right foot in the joint between the thigh and calf of the left leg. Now keep the spine, neck and head absolutely straight and concentrate by closing your eyes.
Its regular practice provides many benefits. If someone has pain in their knees or hips, do it with caution or take the support of a chair. People with high blood pressure should be cautious while taking deep breaths or doing pranayam.
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