Vajrasana: Thunderbolt Pose

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By Super Admin

Friday, August 12, 2011, 16:37

Vajrasana or the thunderbolt pose is one of the meditative poses.

Step 1: Sit on the floor with legs stretched in front of you. Bend your right knee and place the foot under the right hip.

Step 2: Bend your leg knee and place the foot under the let hip.

Step 3: Sit on both the heels. The toes should touch each other and the heels can either be joined together or turned outward making a 'V".

Step 4: Keeping your back straight and palms on the knees, breathe normally.

Benefits:

Hastens the digestion of food. Best if practiced soon after food.

Increases flexibility of the ankle joints

Improves the overall posture of the body

Beneficial for reproductive organs

Precautions:
Those suffering from Arthritis should not practise this
Those with knee and spine injury should not practise this

Disclaimer: Before practice, please consult your doctor in case you are suffering from ailments. It is recommended to practice under the guidance of experts.

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