Vajrasana Methodology Variation and Advantages

Regular practice of Vajrasana gives the body stability and firmness. In Sanskrit 'Vajra' means 'adamant'. The yogic practitioner in this posture appears like a aperson who is rather adamant. Therefore the name.

METHODOLOGY

Assume the Sukhasana postion.

Sit erect.

Stretch out the legs in front.

Draw in the legs one by one.

Place them by the posterior sides.

The soles must be kept upturned.

Firmly plant the posterior on the ground.

The posterior should be kept between the upturned heels.

The toes behind the posterior must be pointing towards each other.

The knees will have to be brought close to each other.

Place the palms on your knees.

Look straight ahead.

The body will have to remain firm and erect during the entire course of Vajrasana.

Here's a variation of Vajrasana:

You can also place the upturned feet beneath the posterior instead of keeping them on the posterior sides.

This way you will be able to sit back between the heels while the toes will be crossing each other.

The posterior will rest between the inner portions of the upturned heels.

Hence, unlike the aforementioned original posture the posterior will not rest on the ground.

The breathing will remain the same.

ADVANTAGES

Thigh flab is reduced.

The spine is exercised.

Your abdominal organs will be held in their appropriate positions.

The muscles in the vertebral column will be firmed up and strengthened.

The pelvic region will also be strengthened.

Stiff ligaments and joint of the toes, insteps, ankles, calves, knees, thighs and the hips are loosened.