Place the hands on the knees with fingers extended. With the mouth open, gaze fixedly at the tip of the nose with concentration.

This verse completes the description of Siṃhāsana with its distinctive elements: hands with extended fingers (like lion’s claws), open mouth (like the lion’s jaws), and fixed gaze.

Vyātta-vaktra — “open mouth” — is unusual in meditation postures, where the lips are generally closed. In Siṃhāsana, the mouth opens wide, often with the tongue extended toward the chin.

Nāsāgra — “tip of the nose” — indicates the point of visual focus (dṛṣṭi). Although this seems difficult with the mouth open, the gaze is directed downward, creating beneficial tension in the eyes and calming the mind.

Susamāhitaḥ — “with perfect concentration” — emphasizes that the lion’s expression is not grotesque but yogic. It requires full attention, not casual relaxation.

This posture has particular therapeutic effects on the throat, tongue, and vocal cords. It is traditionally recommended for voice and thyroid problems.