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[[Siddhasana]] ([[Sanskrit]]: [[सिद्धासन]]; IAST: [[siddhāsana]]) or Accomplished Pose is an [[asana]], also known as [[ardha]] - [[padmasana]] where [[ardha]] is [[sanskrit]] [[word]] for half. | [[Siddhasana]] ([[Sanskrit]]: [[सिद्धासन]]; IAST: [[siddhāsana]]) or Accomplished Pose is an [[asana]], also known as [[ardha]] - [[padmasana]] where [[ardha]] is [[sanskrit]] [[word]] for half. | ||
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| − | From a seated position, one heel is brought to the groin area (perineum), then the opposite ankle placed over the first leg with the toes and heel of the second foot resting in the fold made between the thigh and calf of the first leg beneath it. The spine is held erect. A small [[meditation]] cushion or [[zafu]] is sometimes used to aid vertical back alignment. | + | From a seated position, one heel is brought to the groin area (perineum), then the opposite ankle placed over the first leg with the toes and heel of the second foot resting in the fold made between the thigh and calf of the first leg beneath it. |
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| − | Siddhasana and [[Padmasana]] ([[Lotus]] Pose) are the two [[asanas]] [[traditionally]] used for [[dhyana]] ([[meditation]]) and [[pranayama]] ([[breath]]) exercises. [[Sukhasana]] ([[Pleasant]] Pose) is a substitute that is easier on the knees. Many [[people]] are not able to practice [[Padmasana]] for them Siddhasana is highly recommended. | + | [[Siddhasana]] and [[Padmasana]] ([[Lotus]] Pose) are the two [[asanas]] [[traditionally]] used for [[dhyana]] ([[meditation]]) and [[pranayama]] ([[breath]]) exercises. [[Sukhasana]] ([[Pleasant]] Pose) is a substitute that is easier on the knees. Many [[people]] are not able to practice [[Padmasana]] for them [[Siddhasana]] is highly recommended. |
| − | The [[Hatha Yoga Pradipika]] asks, When siddhaasana is mastered, of what use are the various other [[postures]]? | + | The [[Hatha Yoga Pradipika]] asks, When [[siddhaasana]] is mastered, of what use are the various other [[postures]]? |
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Latest revision as of 20:49, 8 November 2015
Siddhasana (Sanskrit: सिद्धासन; IAST: siddhāsana) or Accomplished Pose is an asana, also known as ardha - padmasana where ardha is sanskrit word for half.
Etymology
The name comes from the Sanskrit words siddha (सिद्ध; siddha) meaning both "perfect" and "adept", and asana (आसन; āsana) meaning "posture" or "seat".
Description
From a seated position, one heel is brought to the groin area (perineum), then the opposite ankle placed over the first leg with the toes and heel of the second foot resting in the fold made between the thigh and calf of the first leg beneath it.
The spine is held erect.
A small meditation cushion or zafu is sometimes used to aid vertical back alignment.
Usage
Siddhasana and Padmasana (Lotus Pose) are the two asanas traditionally used for dhyana (meditation) and pranayama (breath) exercises. Sukhasana (Pleasant Pose) is a substitute that is easier on the knees. Many people are not able to practice Padmasana for them Siddhasana is highly recommended.
The Hatha Yoga Pradipika asks, When siddhaasana is mastered, of what use are the various other postures?
