Yoga
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.
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