Yoga teachers instruct you not to practice yoga immediately after breakfast, or some meals. Yogasana should be practiced two to three hours after a meal. Also, eat at least one and a half hours after doing yoga. But ‘Vajrasana’ is an asana that you can practice immediately after a meal to get Vajrasana benefits.
It helps in the digestion of food. This easy Asana should be done regularly to eliminate digestive problems. The seat of your feet in the asana is firm as a rock, hence called “Vajrasana”. This asana is beneficial, especially for the pelvis and back. Let’s find out now How to practice Vajrasana for more Vajrayana benefits!
Method of practicing Vajrasana
First, sit comfortably on a yoga mat. Stretch your legs near each other.
Keep your hands beside your hip
Now place the weight of the body on the right-hand side. After this, with the help of the right hand, bend the right foot on the knee, and take it backward.
Similarly, fold the left leg
Now bring both toes close to each other. But keep both heels away from each other.
Keep the Spine Erect
Your legs will look like a seat in the back. Now sit on your back steps.
After sitting, lean forward slightly. Keep the spine stiff.
Place the palms of your hands on your knees.
Close your eyes and meditate. This is the final stage of Vajrasana.
You can sit in the last position of this seat as per your capacity.
Keep in mind that you will not get any benefits if you practice this asana forcibly.
It is possible to be hurt by a mistake
Come out of asana in a reverse manner you got into.
Keep this in mind
Don’t do Vajrasana if you have pain in your legs, knees, ankles, hips, or back.
Also, if the ankles and knees are stiff, we should avoid this Asana.
If feet, knees, or ankles are hurting while sitting, we should place a soft towel under the knees. It will give some relief to the feet.
Also, if you can’t put your hands on your knees, you can put your hands on the ground.
Do not bend your back while sitting in Asana
Also, do not hold your breath. Keep breathing naturally.
Benefits of Vajrasana
Vajrasana improves circulation in the abdomen.
Improves the health of the backbone
It naturally accustomed the spine to remain in a stiff and natural position. But you should practice Vajrasana regularly.
Stretch the ankles and knees. This improves blood flow. It also increases the elasticity.
This asana helps in eliminating the problems related to digestion.
It doesn’t even take up much space to practice Vajrasana.
Vajrasana benefits for abdominal health
People who cannot exercise because of office, as well as household chores, should practice this easy asana.
There are two types of Vajrasana. The second type is called ‘Supta Vajrasana’. But the method of doing it is different.
This asana gives pleasant tension to the nerves in the abdomen and the internal organs of the abdomen. This will help them stay healthy.
It also reduces abdominal fat.
Note: Practice any kind of asana in front of a yoga teacher. Keep this in mind to avoid serious injury.
Note: Practice any kind of asana in front of a yoga teacher. Keep this in mind to avoid serious injury.
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