Siddhasana

Success in Meditation

Siddhasana is a traditional meditation seat with one heel near the pelvis and the other foot arranged in front. Comfort takes priority over the precise foot position.

Foundational · 3/10

Practise away from the screen with the Yoga Cards deck.

How to do this pose

  1. Sit on a firm cushion and bend one leg, resting its heel near the pelvis without pressure.
  2. Place the other foot comfortably in front and let the knees rest on support.
  3. Sit upright and breathe, then uncross slowly and alternate the arrangement.

Before you begin

Avoid genital pressure, knee pain or numbness; modify promptly.

What you should feel

Comfortable hip opening and an upright, relaxed torso.

Benefits

Provides a stable base for seated attention practice.

Common mistakes

Pressing the heels into sensitive tissues or forcing the knees down.

Modifications

Use Easy Seated or a chair.

Prep Poses

Follow-Up Poses

Seated Meditation; gentle leg extension

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Use Easy Seated or a chair.