Sidha Yoni Asana

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Exercise-48: Sidha Yoni asana (for women only)

• Sit with the legs extended forward.
• Fold the right leg and place the sole of its foot against the inner left thigh.
• Place the heel inside the labia major of the vagina.
• Fold the right leg and place its foot on top of the right calf and thigh.
• Pull up the right toes in to the space between the calf and thigh.
• Hold spine fully erect and straight.
• Place a cushion below the buttocks for ease and comfort.
• This asana can be performed with either leg upward and best performed without underwear.

Limitation-
Women suffering from sciatica or sacral infections should avoid practicing this asana. Only women can practice this asana.

Benefits

• When mastered, practitioner can hold body steady in this posture for long and attain steadiness of mind.
• Flow of prana or energy is regularized by this asana.
• The nerve plexuses which control the female reproductive system are energized.
• It helps in gaining greater control over the neuron-psychic sensory impulses to provide sexual enjoyment.

It has a calming effect on the entire nervous system.

Exercise-49: Swastikasana

• Assume the base position- fold the left leg and place the foot near the right thigh muscles.
• Fold the right leg and push it in the space between the left thigh and calf muscles.
• The toes of both feet should lie between the thighs and calves of the two legs.
• The hands can be placed on the knees or in the lap.

Limitation-
People suffering from sciatica or sacral infections should avoid practicing this asana.
Benefits

Same as sidhasana and sidha yoni asana but at a lower level since perineum is not automatically pressed.
It is the easiest classical meditative posture.

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