Activity
Simhasana (Lion Pose)
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Yoga
Technique: Sitting Poses
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Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
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Technique: Sitting Poses
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Technique: Sitting Poses
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Technique: Sitting Poses
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Technique: Sitting Poses
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Technique: Sitting Poses
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Class: Nursery
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Technique: Sitting Poses
Class: KG
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Sports: Yoga
Technique: Sitting Poses
Class: Pre Nursery
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Technique: Sitting Poses
Class: LKG
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Technique: Sitting Poses
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Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
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Technique: Sitting Poses
Simhasana (Lion Pose)
Learning Outcomes
Stimulates and strengthens the throat, vocal cords, and facial muscles.
Enhances self-confidence and relieves stress or emotional tension.
Promotes clear speech and breathing.
Encourages creativity and self-expression, especially in children.
Activates the platysma (neck muscle) and tones the face and jaw.
Description Of Activity
Starting Position:
Sit in Vajrasana (Thunderbolt Pose) kneeling with buttocks on heels.
Alternatively, sit in cross-legged position for younger children if kneeling is uncomfortable.
Hand and Body Placement:
Place the palms on the knees or the floor, fingers spread wide like lion claws.
Keep the arms straight and chest open.
Facial Expression and Breath:
Inhale deeply through the nose.
As you exhale:
Stick out your tongue as far as possible toward the chin.
Open your eyes wide and look upward toward your third eye (between the eyebrows) or forward.
Roar or exhale forcefully through the mouth, making a strong haa sound from the throat.
Repeat:
Return to a neutral face and breath after the roar.
Repeat 3 to 5 times, resting between each repetition.
Exit:
Sit quietly in a meditative pose or transition to another calming posture like Child's Pose.
Variations
Chair Version: Can be practiced seated on a chair (ideal for older adults or those with knee issues).
Kneeling with Legs Apart: Sit on the heels with knees wide apart and lean slightly forward for a stronger energetic effect.
Silent Version: Perform the face and tongue gesture without the sound for quiet environments.
Coaching Tips
Encourage children to have fun and be expressive — make it a playful roar!
Great ice-breaker or energizer in a kids’ yoga class.
Remind students to breathe deeply before each lion’s roar.
Use a mirror to help them see their lion face — great for building confidence.
Avoid if the student has a sore throat or recent facial surgery.
Equipment/Material Required
Yoga mat
Chair (optional for seated variation)
Mirror (optional for face observation in kids’ class)