Yoga Practice Name
Vajrasana
English Name
Thunderbolt Pose
Yoga Practice Branch
Ashtang Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga
Practice Level
Yoga Practice Type
Yoga Asana Type
Ashtang Yoga Category
Asana
Hatha Yoga Category
Asana
Steps and Description
- Sit in dandasana and take a few deep breathes.
- Fold your left leg and take it under your left buttock, then do the same for the right leg.
- Your heels direction should be outwards, toes touching each other and hands relaxing on knees.
- Hold the asana as long as you can.
- Then, return to the starting position and relax.
Practice Keynotes
- There should be no be gap between your legs(Only pregnant women should keep a little gap).
- Spine should be straight.
Cautions and Limitations
- Avoid facial contortions and excessive shaking of the body.
- Proceed carefully and only under expert guidance.
- At the slightest sign of discomfort, reduce the duration of practice and, if necessary, discontinue the practice for the day.
- Practice should never be rushed.
Contraindications
- People with any knee or any other injury should not practice this asana.
Complimentary Practice
Dandasana
General Benefits
- Strengthens the abdomen.
- Relives the ankle pain.
- The only asana that can be done after a meal.
- Improves the digestion system.
Benefits for Disease
Depression
Body and Organ Affected
Buttock, Hip, Leg, Thigh, Knee, Foot
