The perfect posture - Siddhasana Siddhasana is a well-known meditation pose in Hatha Yoga and is also known as the perfect posture. However, this pose is only suitable for men. Women who are interested can practice Siddha Yoni Asana as an alternative. You should not perform this pose if you have a sacral infection or sciatica.
This is how the meditation position works in detail
Make yourself comfortable on a suitable surface, such as a yoga mat , and wear appropriate clothing. First, place one heel directly against the Guda (anal sphincter, the main opening of your digestive tract). The other heel should then be at the base of your genitals. Arrange your legs and feet so that your two ankles are directly touching. You can rest your hands on them without any problems. There are also three common variations of Siddhasana. In the concealed pose, also called Guptasana, you place your left heel over your genitals. You place your right heel over your external reproductive organ. Your two ankles are close together, but they should not be touching. Your right toes exert pressure on the bulge between your left thigh and the left calf muscle.
Gupta translates as "hidden," and this is a perfect fit for this pose, as in it, your genitals are almost completely concealed. The second variation of Siddhasana is called Diamond Pose or Vajrasana. In this pose, you place your left heel under your genitals while placing your right heel over them. In the third variation, Kshemasana, you assume the standard Siddhasana pose. In this pose, you raise both hands to chest height, with your palms facing each other.
In general, it doesn't matter which of your legs is on top in Siddhasana. However, always be careful not to practice in a crooked position. The fact that your ankles are on top of each other creates a lot of pressure, which can potentially cause pain. For this reason, you should use a sponge or blanket. In the beginning, the pressure on your perineum may feel uncomfortable. After practicing for a while, the uncomfortable pressure will definitely disappear.
The effect of Siddhasana
Due to its effects, the Siddhasana meditation pose is one of the most popular sitting postures in Hatha Yoga. This meditation pose ensures that life force (prana) reaches the central energy channel, the sushumna. Because the heel is positioned at the pubic bone in this pose, the life force can easily flow inward. On the one hand, the prana flows to the tuber (kanda), and on the other hand, the energy is consistently prevented from rising upwards through the Saraswati Nadi. This directs the energy directly to the Muladhara Chakra . The heel, located between the genitals and the anus, channels the prana directly into the subtle spine (sushumna).
If you meditate in this popular pose, it helps your energy rise directly through the subtle spine, allowing you to benefit from very deep meditation. For this reason, Siddhasana is also an excellent sitting posture for deeper experiences in meditation and pranayama . As with any other posture, you should only practice it if you feel comfortable and stable, and if you can hold the pose for an extended period.
Siddhasana allows you to better control your reproductive hormones. This pose harmonizes and realigns the flow of prana. If you can hold the pose for at least 10 to 15 minutes, you will feel a tingling sensation. Blood circulation is directed directly to the abdomen and lower spine, stimulating the urinary and abdominal organs and the lumbar spine. Additionally, Siddhasana can also harmonize blood pressure and the reproductive system.
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