Simha = Lion, Asana = Pose/Posture

The asana resembles a seated lion, hence the name Simha (lion in Sanskrit) asana. The practitioner’s facial expressions are modified to resemble a lion.

This asana is extraordinarily beneficial for the throat, face, and respiratory organs.

 

Steps 

 

1. Sit in Vajrasana and apart your knees
2. Keep your palms over your knees or  place your hands in front of your knees or the fingers of your hands should face backward and be kept straight in between your legs.
3. Now, inhale, and stretch out your tongue to the chin, tighten up your throat muscles and try to look up in between the eyebrows and exhale, during exhaling roar like a lion (roaring sound like “Haa”) as the deep-breath should come from your stomach.
4. After exhaling out completely, place the tongue inside and close your mouth, relax your face, eyes and hands and sit back up for a long slow inward breath.
5. Repeat this process about 2 to 3 times.

Benefits of Simhasana (Lion Pose)

1. The best exercise for face, eyes, tongue and throat.
2. The Lion Pose is helpful for improving the tone of the voice.
3. Helps prevent sore throat, asthma, and other respiratory ailments
4. Useful for tonsils, thyroid and other problems related to the throat.
5. It effectively reduces emotional stress and diminishes frustration.
6. Exercises the face and neck muscles keeping the skin tight.
7. Beneficial for those who stutter.
8. Removes tension from the chest.