Simhasana
Lion Pose · సింహాసనం
Beginner Seated asanas · కూర్చుని చేసే ఆసనాలు
⏱ Hold / repeat: 3 roars · 👧 suitable for children (with an adult) · 👵 senior-friendly
How to do it
- Sit in Vajrasana or on a chair, hands on the knees, fingers spread.
- Breathe in through the nose.
- Breathe out through the mouth with the tongue out and a soft “haaa” roar, eyes looking up.
- Repeat 3 times.
🌬️ Breathing: Strong but relaxed exhale through the mouth.
✅ Benefits
- Releases tension in the face and jaw
- Fun, confidence-building for children
❌ Common mistakes
- Straining the throat
⚠️ Avoid it, or take care, if
- None for most people; stop if light-headed
🪑 Easier versions
- Seated on a chair
Stop at once with chest pain, faintness, severe breathlessness or sharp pain. Emergency: 108 / 112. Educational content, not medical advice.
More Seated asanas
Dandasana Sukhasana Padmasana Ardha Padmasana Siddhasana Vajrasana Baddha Konasana Gomukhasana Mandukasana Navasana
Yoga supports well-being; it does not diagnose or treat disease. If you have a health condition, are pregnant or have had surgery, ask your doctor first. Advanced poses (headstand, shoulder stand, plough, wheel, crow, lotus) need a qualified teacher.
