Know about Vajrasana its benefits and precautions

Vajrasana Steps

• Sit on the flat floor and fold your legs as shown in the above image.
• Keep the spine straight and close the eyes.
• Keep the right palm on the right knee and left palm on left knee.
• Now start to inhale slowly then exhale.
• When you exhale try to think that your disorders are coming out from your nose.
• Repeat these steps for 5 minutes and take a rest. You can increase the time of 15 minutes.

Benefits of Vajrasana

• Calms the mind and bring stability to the mind.
• Cures constipation, acidity, increases digestion process.
• Those suffering from gas problems can practice immediately after lunch or dinner.
• Helps to get rid of back pain.
• Cures stomach disorder.
• Cures urinary problems.
• Strengthens the sexual organs.
• Increases blood circulation.
• It is preferred for meditation and concentration.
• Helps to reduce obesity.
• Strengthens the thigh muscles.
• Acts as a painkiller in arthritis patients.

Precautions 

This asana is extremely safe. However, these are a few things you should be cautious about when you start practicing this asana.

• It is best to avoid this asana if you have a knee problem or have undergone surgery in your knees recently.
• Pregnant women should keep their knees slightly apart when they practice this asana so that they avoid putting pressure on their abdomen.
• If you are suffering from any spinal column ailments on the lower vertebrae, it is best to avoid this pose.
• Those suffering from intestinal ulcers, hernia, or any other problems related to the large or small intestine should practice this pose under the guidance of a yoga instructor.