32. Siddhasana

Siddha means a pious and virtuous person who is almost divine a person who has attained supernatural achievements Siddha means saintly sage.

Siddhasana is the most important of all the asanas.

A person should regularly practice Siddhasana through 84 lakh asanas, then 72 thousand nadis are purified.

Siddhasana mastered is a blissful state.

Following are the steps to perform 'Siddhasana'

Sit on the floor with your legs straight in front of you.

Bend the left leg at the knee, hold the left foot with the hand, keeping the heel close to the thigh and place the left foot on the right thigh.

Bend the right leg at the knee and place the right foot on the left ankle with the right heel resting on the pubic bone.

Place the right foot between the thigh and the left foot.

Do not put the weight of the body on the heels.

Stretch the arms forward and place the back of the hand on the knee with the palm facing upwards.

Stay in this position for as long as possible, keeping the back, neck and head straight and erect, and keeping the eyes turned inwards as if nailed to the tip of the nose.

Loosen the steps and rest for some time now right heel first on thigh and then left foot on right ankle do the above asana for the same time as the previous asana.

Benefits of  'Siddhasana'

This asana keeps the pubic area upright.

Like Padmasana, this asana is a very relaxing asana for the body and mind.

Thighs tucked in and a stiff back keep the mind focused and sharp.

Stiffness of the knees and ankles disappears.

Improves circulation in the lower back and abdomen Therefore, the lower part of the spine and the abdominal organs become healthy.