Hari Om, and a smiling greetings to all of you! A heartfelt welcome to the “Anandam- One Step Towards Health to Happiness” program. In this series of happiness, today we will discuss a very special topic—’Yoga for Beauty’.
I believe that yoga and beauty are complementary to one another. When you are joyful from within through the practice of yoga, that natural glow automatically reflects on your face. Today, we will discuss a posture that will significantly enhance your facial radiance—Simhasana (the Lion Pose).
Natural Beauty vs. Artificial Treatments
People often turn to beauty parlors for glowing skin, but if you practice Simhasana regularly, you will not need them. Let’s understand why Simhasana is far superior to artificial beauty treatments:
- While beauty parlor treatments are expensive, Simhasana is completely free and provides lifelong benefits.
- Artificial treatments work only on the surface of the skin, whereas Simhasana activates the muscles from within and increases blood circulation.
- Parlor treatments are limited to the skin, while Simhasana also strengthens the thyroid, lungs, and heart.
- The effects of chemical treatments fade in a few days, but the results of yoga are permanent and long-term.
- There is always a risk of allergies from the chemicals in beauty products, but Simhasana is entirely natural and safe.
Simhasana: A Treasure Trove of Health
Simhasana is not just about beauty; it is a treasure trove of health benefits:
- Glandular Health: it is a panacea for the glands in the throat, such as the thyroid and parathyroid.
- Lungs and Heart: While roaring, when we exhale completely, the lungs are emptied. Upon receiving fresh oxygen again, the heart gains new strength.
- Facial Glow: It exercises and tones all the facial muscles (cheeks, eyes, chin).
- Speech Purification: It is very beneficial for people with stuttering or voice-related issues.
Simple Method to Practice Simhasana
You can perform this according to your capacity while sitting on the floor, a chair, or even on a bed:
- First, come onto your hands and knees, positioning yourself like a standing lion.
- Take a deep breath and lean your body slightly backward.
- Stick your tongue out fully. While exhaling, bring your body forward, expand your chest, open your mouth wide, and stretch your tongue out toward your chin.
- Focus your eyes on the center of your eyebrows (Bhrumadhya), where a tilak is traditionally applied.
- Produce a roaring sound like a lion from your throat until your breath is completely exhaled. Afterward, slowly take your tongue back in and relax.
- Sit down slowly and close your eyes.
The most important part after the posture is ‘Observation’. Sit quietly and feel the sensations occurring in your face and throat. This is a form of subtle meditation. Practice this for 3 to 5 minutes daily.
I request you all to experience this for yourselves and enhance your natural beauty. If you find this information helpful, please share it with others so that everyone can benefit from yoga.
May you all remain happy and healthy, and may the grace of the God be upon you.
Hari Om!
Yogacharya Dhakaram
Founder, Yogapeace Sansthan
