Road to Yoga day (June 21) — simhasana

Yoga Narasimha with Yoga pattam

Om Naraasimhaya Namah!

Here, our Lord Narasimha is in the meditative/quasi-padmasasna posture, with a band/yoga pattam maintained around the leg (Yoga pattam may have significance, sculpturally).

The Lion has been a major source of inspiration:

1. Simhasana — One of the few asanas that makes us to make the sound/roar, while being in the asana mode.

https://www.finessyoga.com/yoga-asanas/simhasana-lion-pose

• Distance your knees as far as you can comfortably.
• The toes of both the feet must be touching each other just as in Vajrasana.
• Move the body slightly forward. Place the palm of your hands on the floor right between the knees.
• Turn the wrists outward so that the fingers point toward the body. Keep the arms straight.
• Slightly arch the back, partially shifting the weight of your body on the wrists. Move the head backward comfortably.
• Close your eyes and relax the body in this position for a while to feel comfortable.
• Now open your eyes and focus your gaze on the eyebrow center. Inhale deeply and slowly.
• Open your mouth and draw the tongue outwards towards the chin as far as you can.
• As you exhale from the mouth, produce a sound of ‘aahh’ coming out from your throat.
• Close the mouth after exhalation and inhale normally. Relax the body in final position.

Simhasana Benefits

1. Simhasana retains the good health of ears, nose, throat and eyes. Practicing it in front of rising sun makes it more beneficial.
2. Simhasana effectively reduces emotional stress and diminish frustration.
3. Useful for people who are shy, often nervous, or introverted in nature.
4. Exercises the face and neck muscles keeping the skin tight.
5. Beneficial for those who stutter.
6. Develops a deep and clear voice.
7. Removes tension from the chest.