The Lotus Series Padmasana family
Simhasana
Lion pose
Simha means "lion": with the tongue out, the face resembles the fierce look of a roaring lion.
FamilyThe Lotus Series
LevelIntermediate (YCB Level 2)
AwarenessVishuddhi chakra
Technique
- Sit on the heels, crossed under the body (left heel to the right, right heel to the left), toes turned upward.
- Place the knees and the hands on the ground. Open the mouth.
- Adopt Jalandhara bandha and fix the gaze on the tip of the nose.
Awareness
Initially on the breath: on inhalation the breath itself, on exhalation the sound produced and its effect in the throat; gradually on Vishuddhi chakra.
What it gives
- Stretches the muscles of the face and the neck.
- Exercises the eyes, the throat and the abdominal muscles.
- Frees the voice.
Precautions
- Avoid with arthritis of the knees or hips, severe backache or balance disorders.
Learn it with Acharya Lokesh
Intermediate postures are safest when a teacher watches you. Book a free trial session at home in Delhi or online, or take the illustrated guide home.
Text from Acharya Lokesh's handbook Yogasana for Intermediates (Agastya Yoga School, 2022), edited for clarity. General information about a traditional practice, not medical advice: if you have a health condition, are pregnant or recovering from surgery, ask your doctor first.