SIMHASANA
Method of Practice: Simhasana (Lion Pose)
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Sit in Vajrasana (Thunderbolt Pose) with your knees bent and slightly apart. -
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Place your palms on the floor in front of you with your fingers spread comfortably. -
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Take a deep breath in through your nose. -
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Open your mouth wide, extend your tongue fully, and stretch it downward toward your chin. -
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Exhale forcefully through your mouth while producing a loud “Ha…” sound, similar to a lion’s roar. -
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Repeat 3–5 times.
Benefits of Simhasana (Lion Pose)
- Stretches the throat, neck, chest, and lungs, making it beneficial for conditions affecting these areas.
- Stimulates the thyroid gland.
- Relieves facial tension, irritability, and mental stress.
Particularly Beneficial / Supportive Practice For
- Particularly beneficial for thyroid disorders, stammering, stuttering, difficulty in clear speech, tonsillitis and other mouth and throat disorders, teeth grinding (bruxism), jaw stiffness or pain, and eye strain and fatigue.
- Also serves as a supportive practice for asthma and other respiratory disorders, digestive problems, lower back pain, stress, and anxiety.
Contraindications / Precautions
- Do not perform this pose if you have:
- A severe injury to the knees, ankles, or neck
- Recent surgery involving the throat or face
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