Vajra means adamantine. It is believed that the body becomes like adamantine by practising it. This can be considered as a meditative posture. While practising it for meditative purposes, students should close their eyes at the final stage. This is the only posture that can be practised just after having meal.
Vajrasana
Stages for Practice
- Sit with legs extended together, hands by the side of the body, palm resting on the ground, and fingers pointing forward. This is dandasana.
- Fold the right leg at the knee and place the foot under the right buttock.
- Similarly folding the left leg, place left foot under the left buttock.
- Place both the heels apart and the big toe touch and overlap each other.
- Position the buttocks in the space between the heels.
- Keep the hands on respective knees. Keep the spine erect.
- While returning to the original position, bend a little towards right side, take out your left leg and extend it.
- Similarly extend your right leg and return to the original position.
Dos and Don’ts
- Keep the knees and thighs together while sitting in Vajrasana.
- Heels should be outside.
- Avoid excessive arching of the spine.
- Avoid this practice in case of ankle injury and knee pain.
Benefits
- This asana strengthens thigh muscles and calf muscles.
- This asana is good for digestion.
- It provides firm base to the spine and keeps the spine erect.
- It helps to improve concentration.
