YOGA

Sujatha Vajrasana

Vajra means thunderbolt in Sanskrit. It is one of the yoga poses that can be practiced while being seated. Feel the sensations of the body as you do your movements while practicing this asana. There are many ways in which this asana can be practiced. We have presented one way to you before. This is another variant.

Step 1: Sit on the mat with your legs bent at the knees. Spread them slightly apart and rest your buttocks on the mat. You soles should face upwards and should be placed next to your buttocks. Place your hands on either side of you body with your palms facing downwards on the mat. Stay in this pose for five seconds.

Step 2: Inhale and hold your breath. Exhale and bend your elbows slightly while shifting your weight to the upper portion of your body. Stay in this pose for about two seconds.

Step 3: Lie on your back on the mat. Spread your arms on either side of your body. Inhale and exhale for about five seconds.

Step 4: Lift your spine slightly. Cross your arms over your head so that you will be touching each elbow with the fingers of your opposite hand.

Those who have performed the Sujatha Vajrasana need to follow it up with the Balasana. This is important while performing asanas which bend backwards. You perform the Balasana immediately after an asana which required you to bend backwards to revive yourself from any stress which might have been inflicted upon the spinal area while performing asanas such as the Sujatha Vajrasana. Steps in which the Balasana is performed will be presented next week.

Benefits of the asana

Helps to remove certain defects of the spine. Since the spine is arched backwards in this asana it refrains hunching. The spine becomes flexible

Regular practice of the asana awakens and sublimates kunda shakti

The asana exercises and activates the thorax, the spine and the neck

It stimulates the secretion from the glands and makes them active. This results in one feeling healthy and joyful

Strengthens the joints and leg muscles

A person suffering from diabetes can derive benefits by practicing the asana.

The asana activates the cells of the pancreas. It increases the blood supply and therefore helps the system to function normally

It alleviates the disorders of the abdominal organs such as the liver, kidneys, spleen etc and strengthens them

It is a sure remedy for indigestion gas trouble, constipation and piles

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