- Sit erect with legs stretched, heels together, palms pressing on the floor by the side of the buttocks. Make the spine, neck and head erect. This is Starting Position called Dandasana of Sitting Asanas / Postures.
- Fold the right leg at the knee and place the heel under the right buttock.
- Fold the left leg at the knee and place the heel under the left buttock.
- Sit in vajrasana with knees about 45 cm apart.
- The toes of both feet should remain in contact with each other.
- Lean forward and place the palms of the hands on the floor between the knees, with the fingers pointing towards the body.
- Straighten the arms fully and arch the back, giving the maximum stretch to the front of the neck.
- Rest the body on the straight arms.
- Tilt the head back so that there is a comfortable amount of the tension in the neck.
- Close the eyes and focus the inner gaze at the eyebrow center, performing Shambhavi Mudra.
- The eyes may also be kept open in which case gaze at a point on the ceiling.
- The mouth should be closed.
- Relax the whole body and mind.
In Simhasana posture, there is a very definite extension of the spinal cord and the body is absolutely fixed. There is a total physical stability, no one part bears the whole weight of the body. By focusing the inner gaze at the eye brow center, which represents the top of the spinal cord, the central nervous system is switched on, influencing the core structures around the hypothalamic-limbic system. Pressure on the palms helps to relieve stress and tension, improve blood supply, tone up the nerves and balance the vital energy necessary for mastering meditation techniques.
