March 24th, 2007 | admin

The term vajra has two different meanings – thunderbolt and diamond. Vajra in yoga refers to male genital organs.
Vajrasana is a meditation posture. It acts towards both mental and physical stability.

The Procedure for Vajrasana Yoga Pose

1. Sit down with legs spread before the body and hands on either sides flat on the ground.

2. Fold the legs at knees and place the toes side by side flat down.

3. Spread the heels wide apart.

4. Sit on the groove formed by parting heels.

5. Place the palms on the knees.

Important note: – Keep the body (neck, back, and head) erect. Remember – toes together, heels spread and soles upward. Sit only on the gap between the heels.

You can pay attention to your breathing or go to meditation at this posture.

Releasing

Take the palms from the knees and place it on either sides of body.

Straighten each leg one by one.

Take the sitting posture.

Benefits of Vajrasana Yoga Pose

It is preferred posture for meditation and concentration. It is also good posture to practice deep breath pranayama. Body and mind gets stabilized.

This is also known to strengthen the reproductive system. It strengthens all the blood vessels and nerves related to reproductive system.

It stimulates the activity of pancreas and strengthens digestive system. Diabetic patients and people with digestive problems can practice this asana for five minutes after taking food.

At first one can take this posture for five minutes. With practice it can be extended to up to three hours.

People with stiff joints and experience difficulty movement must first get the joints free and relaxed before attempting this asana.