{"id":44,"date":"2023-02-02T10:32:53","date_gmt":"2023-02-02T10:32:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rishikeshyoga.in\/article\/?p=44"},"modified":"2023-02-02T10:33:34","modified_gmt":"2023-02-02T10:33:34","slug":"vajrasana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rishikeshyoga.in\/article\/vajrasana\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Vajrasana? How to do it? And it`s Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Vajrasana is the base of several intermediate or advanced asanas in Hatha Yoga. The posture has frequently been used as a preferred way of sitting, specifically in Japanese culture (referred as <em>Seiza<\/em> in Japanese Language). The Zen and Muslim people use this pose for prayers. the Asana is also considered ideal by practitioners to meditate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Etymology of Vajrasana<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The name \u201cVajrasana\u201d is made up of two Sanskrit words- \u201cVajra\u201d denoting thunderbolt or weapon of Hindu God Indra, and \u201cAsana\u201d Meaning pose. The term Vajra is also used to denote the steadiness or strongness of a thing. While performing this asana, the practitioner assumes an erect and immovable position, denoting the highest level of steadiness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Performing Vajrasana<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 Stand on your knees on the floor.<br><strong>2. <\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 Position your feet in such a manner so that your heels are part from each other and big toes joining each other.<br><strong>3.<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 Sit on your lower legs and balance your body weight on your lower legs equally.<br><strong>4. <\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 Keep your hands on your knees.<br><strong>5. <\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 Keep your backbone straight and breathe normally. while sitting in this pose, you can either fix your eyes on an object or a mark placed in front of you. This will help you concentrate.<br><strong>6. \u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0 Beginners can sit in this position for five minutes at the beginning and can gradually increase their time. Intermediate or advanced level practitioners can sit in this position for a longer time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Precaution for Beginners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. \u00a0 <\/strong>\u00a0 In case of stiff joints, beginners can put a folded towel beneath their arch ankles.<br><strong>2.<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 Beginners who feel pain in the knees or uncomfortable in performing this asana, may keep a folded towel or blanket under their knees.<br><strong>3.<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 beginners may feel pain in the ankles and knees. It is advised to gently massage these areas after performing asana in order to relieve muscles from the pressure and improve blood circulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of performing Vajrasana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. \u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0 Helps in curing sex related and urinary problems<br><strong>2. <\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 Helps in digestion, if performed after the meals for at least 20-30 minutes.<br><strong>3.<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 Helps in curing menstrual disorders and helps in pregnancy.<br><strong>4. \u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0 improves blood circulation in the pelvic region, thus helping in curing piles and hernia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vajrasana is the base of several intermediate or advanced asanas in Hatha Yoga. 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