Simhasana (Lion Pose / Lion’s Breath) — Overview — for Yoga Teachers, Yoga Therapists, Health & Wellness Coaches, Holistic Healthcare Providers
About this Asana Digest
Pose
Simhasana (Lion Pose / Lion’s Breath)
Objective
Become knowledgeable about the pose and review detailed teaching considerations.
Description
Explain the Sanskrit naming; associated benefits and typical effects; instructions and cues for setting up and practicing the pose; and more teaching considerations.
Simhasana
sim-HAHS-anna
“simha” = lion
Lion Pose
Heart of the Pose
Face & Throat Stretch
Mythology
According to B.K.S. Iyengar in Light on Yoga, this asana is dedicated to Narasimha, the Man-Lion incarnation of Vishnu.
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