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VAJRASANA
| Posture |
Like
Padmasana, this is also the Asana for meditation. One can sit
comfortably for a prolonged period in this Asana. |
| Pre
position |
Sitting
Position. |
| Procedure |
- Fold
the left leg in the knee and place the toe on the floor.
- Fold
the right leg in the knee and place the toe on the floor
and join the two toes.
- Sit
on the pit formed by the parted heels.
- Place
the palms on the knees.
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| Position |
It
is important to keep the spine, the neck and the head, upright
in one straight line in this Asana. Keep the sight fixed at
the level of the height. Don't have any pressure on the hands.
The whole weight of the body be set on the spine. Continue smooth
breathing, when the final position is attained. |
| Releasing |
- Remove
the palms from the knees and bring them to the sides.
- Take
out the left leg and straighten it.
- Take
out the right leg and straighten it.
- Take
the sitting position.
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| Duration |
After
a little practice, this Asana can be maintained for a long time.
In the daily routine it should be kept for five minutes to experience
good results. With more practice it can be kept for three hours. |
| Internal
Effects |
Along
with the body, the mind also gets stabilized in this Asana.
Hence, it is preferred for meditation in this Asana. Hence,
it is preferred for meditation and concentration. This Asana
is alsofound to be good for Pranayama.
The
special fold of the legs forms one Bandha in this Asana. Consequently
the blood circulation in the waist - downward parts is controlled.
For this reason this Asana is recommended after Shirshasana.
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| Precaution |
The
people having stiff joints and whose movements have become difficult,
should practice this Asana with a lot of care. Such persons
should practice this Asana after getting the joints free and
relaxed. |
Reference
Book:- Yoga Pravesh
Author :- Yogacharya
Vishwas Mandlik
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