Youga

Sujatha Vajrasana

Sujatha Vajrasana is one of the yoga postures in sitting position. It makes the body exceptionally strong and healthy. Vajra means thunderbolt in Sanskrit. Feel the sensations of the body as you do your movements.

Do the movements slowly in a relaxed manner. Inhale and exhale slowly. While drawing the abdominal region inwards and expanding the chest, focus attention on these body parts. The way the muscles move must be felt. Relax before, during and after the yoga posture.

Those new to yoga might not be able to perform this asana. Practice other asanas and improve your body’s flexibility before engaging in this asana.

Step 1- Sit on a mat with legs folded under buttocks with soles facing upwards. Place palms on the knees. Then shift your hands backwards and touch the soles of your feet with the hands. Face forward and breath in and out. Stay in this posture for about five seconds.





 

Step 2 – Place the elbow of your left hand on the mat while going backwards. Do the same to your right elbow. Lower your upper body backwards onto the mat.




 

Step 3 – the entire upper body should be lowered so that your spine is resting on the mat. Place your hands in front of your chest in the namaskara pose. Stay in this asana for as long as you can. Give weight to your elbows and come forward so that you come to the first step of the asana again before relaxing.

Benefits of the asana

* This is one of the few yoga poses which you can practice after having a meal. It helps to digest food and improves the digestive capacity of the stomach area.

* Improves flow of blood and nervous impulses in the pelvic region and strengthens the pelvic muscles.

* It gives longevity and strengthens the spine.

Instructor: Roland Withanage (Dip in yoga- India) Model: Chandima