** Posture: Siddha-asana The Accomplished or Adept Pose ** Translation: The Sanskrit term siddha means accomplished or adept, and it refers to someone who has reached the pinnacle of achievement. The term alludes to the accomplishment of a fully stilled mind and the subsequent sensation of serenity that meditation brings. The siddha-asana is a meditation position that is highly recommended. ** Pronunciation: sid-dhah-sa-na ** Difficulty: (2) ** Instructions: 1- Get into a sitting position. Bend the left knee and, with both hands, grab the left foot, placing the heel on the perineum and the sole against the inside of the right thigh. 2- Exhale and reach down, looping the right hand's forefinger around the right foot's big toe and grasping the left foot with the left hand. 3- Bend the right knee and position the outer edge of the right foot where the calf and thigh of the left leg meet, right ankle over left ankle, using both hands. The right foot's heel should be aligned roughly with the navel and as close to the pubic region as feasible. 4- Place your hands on your knees, palms up, and make a circle with your thumb and forefinger. Extend the remaining fingers straight ahead. ** Benefits The siddha-asana is one of the more difficult sitting poses to define, although it is one of the most basic. It demands less leg flexibility than padma-asana, but it promotes calm, focus, and, eventually, meditation. Siddha-asana aids in the restoration of balance in the body and psyche. It will also assist in stretching the legs and pelvic region to the point where the padma-asana may be held with ease. Either posture stimulates the attention and helps build focus by providing a sturdy foundation with the legs locked in a crossing position and the spine maintained straight and immovable. Meditation occurs when concentration is intensely concentrated and undistracted. ** Duration/Repetitions: Sit in siddha-asana for at least one minute and up to ten minutes or more.