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Vajrasana

वज्रासन / Thunderbolt Pose

September 30, 2024

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Introduction to the Asana

The sanskrit term Vajra (वज्र) meaning thunderbolt and asana (आसन) meaning posture or seat.

Benefits
  • Improves digestion.
  • Helps to get rid of flatulence (gas) and acidity.
  • Improves bowel movements and relieves constipation.
  • Aids weight loss.
  • Strengthens pelvic muscles and lower back muscles.
  • Activates the adrenal glands.
  • Lubricates kneecaps.
  • Helps to calm the mind.
Steps to perform the Asana: Vajrasana
  • Sit on the floor
  • Slowly fold or bend your knees close to each other backward by placing the thighs on the calves, until the calves touch the thighs.
  • Keep the heels apart.
  • Place your buttocks on the heels.
  • Keep your spine, neck, and head straight.
  • Keep the chin parallel to the floor.
  • Keep your right palm on the right knee and left palm on the left knee with elbows straight in line.
  • Keep breathing (inhaling deeply for 4 counts and exhaling slowly to 8 counts).
Common Misalignments / (Mistakes)
  • Rounding off the back
Contraindication / Cautions
  • Avoid in case of injured ankles or knees ligament tear and pain.
  • Avoid in case of a hamstring injury.
  • Avoid in case of Arthritis.
  • Avoid if suffering from a slipped disc.
Additional Details :
  • Another Name of AsanaDiamond Pose
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