The Lion Pose or Simhasana

🦁The Lion Pose or Simhasana is a well-known Hatha Yoga asana, its name derived from two Sanskrit words, ‘Simha’ and ‘Asana’, meaning lion and pose respectively. Simhasana is a strong seated asana which requires a strong breathing technique and energetic exhalation. 

This asana reduces stress and anger. True to its name, Simhasana comprises a lion-like posture and roaring sound from the mouth made while assuming this asana. It is also known as Simhagarjanasana.

👉Benefits for Simhasana (Lion Pose):-

Simhasana is a simple asana but has numerous benefits for the body as well as the mind:

Also termed as the destroyer of diseases, Simhasana controls stress and tension.

Simhasana is useful for people with bad breath and for those who stutter.

It energizes all the three ‘bandhas’ or locks (Moola, Jalandhara and Uddiyana) and also stimulates our ‘Manipura Chakra’, which is the centre of vitality.

It is considered the best facial exercise as it lifts up your face, firms up the throat and increases the flow of blood to the face.

Simhasana releases stress from our body, especially from the chest, face and mind. 

🙀👉This asana works as a great anti-aging exercise. It reduces fine lines, removes crow’s-feet (wrinkles around the eye) and gives a fresh glow to the face. 

Simhasana is also beneficial for those who experience stiffness in the jaws or other discomfort such as grinding of the teeth, clenched jaws or an asymmetrical bite. 

Fixing gaze while practising Simhasana cures the problem of burning eyes.

👉Precautions to take while practicing Simhasana:-

Asanas like practising Simhasana may look simple but folding the knees and sitting on the legs can be painful for some. Here are a few precautions one must practise:

In case of injury, you can sit on a chair and practice Simhagarjanasana.

You should not put your hands on the floor if you have weak wrists.