Siddha Yoni Asana (accomplished pose for women)

• Sit with the legs straight in front of the body.
• Bend the right leg, placing the sole of the foot flat against the inner left thigh and the heel firmly against the groin.
• Adjust the body position so that there is comfortable pressure of the right heel.
• Bend the left leg and wedge the left toes down into the space between the right calf and thigh.
• Grasp the toes of the right foot and pull them up into the space between the left calf and thigh.
• The left heel is above the right heel and may exert a light pressure against the public bone.
• Again adjust the position so that it is comfortable.
• Ensure that the knees are firmly on the ground.
• Make the spine fully erect and straight as though it were planted solidly in the earth.
• Place the hands on the knees is chin, jnana or chinmaya mudra. Close the eyes and relax the whole body.

Contra-indications:  As for siddhasana.
Benefits:  As for siddhasana.
Note:  The Sanskrit word yoni means 'womb' or 'source'.