Vajrasana | Thunderbolt Yoga Pose | Steps | Benefits | Yogic Fitness

In this practice

Key teachings

• Proper spinal alignment in seated poses
• Mindful holding of poses for therapeutic benefits
• Importance of posture for digestion and circulation

Ideal for

• Individuals seeking digestive support
• Those wanting to improve knee and ankle flexibility
• Practitioners looking for a stable meditation seat

Lesson

Instructions

Vajrasana (Adamantine Yoga Pose) is a seated pose. Fold both legs, keeping your hips on the heels, toes pointing out behind you and big toes touching each other. Sit on the pit formed by the parted heels. Keep the head, neck, and spine in a straight line. Place the palms on your thighs, facing up. Hold the pose for sometime. After few breaths, relax and straighten your legs.

Vajrasana enhances blood circulation in the lower abdomen, improving digestion. Relieves excessive gas trouble or pain. Nerves of legs and thighs are strengthened. Its practice makes knees and ankle joints flexible and prevents certain rheumatic diseases.

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Steps

• Vajrasana (Thunderbolt Pose)
• Mindful breathing in seated postures

Benefits

• Improved digestion and circulation in the lower abdomen
• Relief from excessive gas trouble and pain
• Strengthened nerves of legs and thighs
• Increased flexibility in knees and ankle joints
• Prevention of certain rheumatic diseases