Saturday 21 February 2015

(Thunderbolt Posture)--VAJRASANA

                                                   
                                                                   Vajrasana

Stand on your knees. Keep the calf and feet slightly apart and sit back on the space in between the feet. Do not sit on the heels. Your hip should be firmly pressed on the ground. Keep the calf close to your thighs with the soles pointing up. Sit straight with your spine at 90 degrees. Extend both hands and cover up each knees. If both the hands are straight your posture is supposed to be straight. (See the picture)

Benefits:--

It enhances your entire digestive system particularly the Pancreas, which produces Insulin Hormone. The lack of production of this hormone results in Diabetes mellitus. Continuous practice cures all digestive disorders. Besides the nerves and blood vessels connected with the genital system becomes strengthened. Above all, this asana gives all benefits of other sitting asanas, including Padmasana.

 (Muslims do their prayer sitting in a posture somewhat similar to this asana).


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