Vajrasana - Yoga Postures for Diabetes.

Vajrasana

 

Vajra  means Strong

 

Benefits

 

1. This is a major Nadi -  directly connected with the genito-urinary system, 
2. which regulates the sexual energy in the body. 
3. Control of vajra nadi leads to sublimation and control of sexual energy.
4. This is very beneficial for the reproductive as well as digestive organs.
5. It is the best meditation asana for people suffering from Backache.
6. It stimulates the vajraNadi 
7. Activates prana in sushumna and redirects sexual energy for spiritual purposes.
8. Legs will be loosened if done daily.
9. If any strain is experienced, stop the asana.
10. Performing post food foe few miniuts will lead to good digestion. 

 

It is a very important meditation posture because the body becomes upright

and straight with no effort. 

 

 

Vajra a thunderbolt a weapon of Indra, who is king of the Devas. 

 

This asana is widely respected across communities for their worshipping methods. 

 

Avoid

 

Its better to avoid if ankle and knee are not flexible.

Vajrasana is not advisable in osteoarthritis,

Pregnancy

When extra weight can overload the knee joints.

Carefully observe the contra-indications given for individual.

 

 

It works well with the Manipura Chakra which is the inner portion behind navel.

 

How to Do Vajrasana

 

• Kneel on the Yoga mat. 
• let the knees be close to each other. 
• Bring the big toes together and separate the heels. 
• Lower the buttocks on to the inside surface of the feet with the heels touching the sides of the hips. 
• Position the hands on the knees with palms facing down. 
• The back and head should be straight but relaxed. 
• Avoid backward arching of the spine. 
• Close the eyes. 
• Now, relax the arms and the whole body. 
• Breathe normally and fix the attention on the flow of air passing in and out of the nostrils.

 

Duration

 

For spiritual reasons extend the duration.

 

 

In cases of acute digestive disorder, sit in vajrasana and practise abdominal breathing for 20 miniuts before and after food. You must be in relaxed state of mind.

 

 

Precaution

 

If there is pain in the thighs, separate the knees slightly and maintain the posture.

Beginners may find ankles ache after a short time in vajrasana.

Remedy is, release the posture, sit with the legs stretched forward and

shake the feet vigorously one after the other until the stiffness disappears.

Then resume the posture.

 

 

General  :   This is an alternate for Padmasana during meditation