Simhasana, also known as Lion Pose, exercises the liver and controls the flow of bile. The pose requires the practitioner to produce a roaring sound. Experts believe that regular practice of this pose cures foul breath, the tongue becomes clear and words are enunciated more clear.
Simhasana, also known as Lion Pose, exercises the liver and controls the flow of bile. The pose requires the practitioner to produce a roaring sound. Experts believe that regular practice of this pose cures foul breath, the tongue becomes clear and words are enunciated more clear.
🧘♂️ Information:👉
1️⃣ Known as:👉 Simhasana, Lion Pose
2️⃣ Sanskrit name:👉 सिंहासन
3️⃣ IAST:👉 Siṁhāsana
4️⃣ Pronunciation:👉 sim-HAHS-anna
5️⃣ Level:👉 Beginner/Intermediate
6️⃣ Type:👉 Sitting, backbend
7️⃣ Total time:👉 30 seconds
8️⃣ Drishti:👉 Forward; Upward; Between the eyebrows; At the tip of the nose
9️⃣ Chakra:👉 Sahasrara Chakra, Ajna Chakra
🔟 Focus:👉 Spine, wrists, quadriceps, and knees
💡 Indications:👉 Coccyx, soothing effects to eyes, ears, nose, throat, and mouth
💡 Counterpose:👉 Balasana (Child’s Pose)
💡 Preparatory poses:👉 Dandasana, Hero Pose, Supta Virasana, Easy Pose
💡 Follow-up poses:👉 Ustrasana, Child’s Pose, Ardha Mandalasana
💡 Contraindications:👉 Temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ), ankle or knee injury, asthma, glaucoma
Learn more: 👉 Simhasana or Lion Pose
