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VAJRASANA
YOGAMUDRA (Type 2)
| Posture |
This
Asana differs from the earlier one only in the position of hands.
However, this latter variety is more difficult than the former.
Besides, it is a more advanced state and naturally more beneficial.
One should first practice type 1 and then pass on to type 2. |
| Pre
position |
Vajrasana
Position. |
| Procedure |
- Inhale,
and exhailing set both the palms near the belly below the
navel resting on the heels of the legs. Keep the right hand
palm on the left hand palm. Keep the fingers quite together.
- Exhailing
bend in the waist and place the forehead on the ground.
When the bending process is over, continue smooth breathing.
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| Position |
The
position of this Asana is the same as type 1. except the position
of the hands. Here first both the palms are placed at the navel.
Then, while bending forward, keep the elbows erect and stuck
to the chest ribs. |
| Releasing |
- Exhale
and inhailing get straight in the waist.
- Keep
the hands on the knees and take up Vajrasana Position.
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| Duration |
This
Asana should be maintained for one and half minute to have the
expected results. |
| Internal
Effects |
Owing
to the placement of the palms at the navel, there is more pressure
on the belly. This increased pressure makes the benefits of
the earlier Asana more prominent. |
| Precaution |
This
Asana should be done after good practice. |
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