Anatomical interpretation of Siddhasana as per Gheranda Samhita
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2018, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Yoga is being practiced and promoted more in recent times and it has been spread all over the world by different yoga acharya’s and under different label. In ancient times hatha yoga was practiced for centuries as a preparation to attain higher states of consciousness. Today, however, the actual purpose of this yoga has been forgotten completely. To get the correct position of asana’s proper study of classical hatha yoga texts are necessary. Gheranda Samhita is a classical text of hatha yoga which explains maximum number of asana’s. Among all asana’s Siddhasana occupies an important position. It is considered to be one of the best asana. To know the proper position of asana and its merits and demerits detail anatomy of joint positions, muscles, ligaments and nerves are important. In the practice of Siddhasana the position of heels are important and slight variation in them changes the nomenclature of asana. The muscles being stretched mostly in Siddhasana is mainly present in lower limb. The ligaments of hip, knee and ankle joint are under the threat of injury if the asana is not practiced properly. Siddhasana also imparts greater pressure on perineal region and on external genitals which are potent enough to lead to infertility if Siddhasana is not practiced under proper guidance and with proper precautions.
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Janinjith C, Sunil Kumar
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