Supta Vajrasana
Supta Vajrasana is derived from Sanskrit words “Supta” means “sleeping”, “Vajrasana” means “Thunderbolt”, “Asana” means “pose”. It is a modern supine pose, which is considered of intermediate level. It also resembles the Fish pose, to a certain extent. The Nadi that controls sexual urges in the human body, is also called Vajra. Therefore, if you practice this pose regularly, your sexual health will be in top condition.
How To Do It?
⦁ Sit in Vajrasana. Place the palms on the floor beside the buttocks, with the fingers pointing towards the front.
⦁ Bend your back slowly, placing the right forearm, and the elbow on the ground and then the left arm.
⦁ Bring the head to the ground while arching the back. Place the hands on the thighs.
⦁ Try to keep the lower legs in contact with the floor. If necessary, separate the knees.
⦁ Do not overstrain the muscles and ligaments of the legs.
⦁ Close the eyes and relax the body. You have to practice deep breathing in the final position.
⦁ Release from the pose in the reverse order, breathing in and taking the support of the elbows. You have to raise the arms above the head at this time.
⦁ You have to shift the body weight on the left arm and elbow by sliding the body, and then slowly come to the starting position.
⦁ Do not release the legs first; it may dislocate the knee joints.
Benefits
⦁ It is one of the best poses, which stretches and massages the abdominal area. Your digestion will also improve.
⦁ The asana also acts as a chest opener. If you have respiratory diseases or Asthma, then this asana will be useful to you.
⦁ This asana also tones the lower spine and the nerves in that area.
⦁ The thigh muscles get a good stretch.
⦁ It also activates the Vajra nadi.
Contraindications
⦁ If you have an injured back or knee, you must not practice this pose.
⦁ If you have a broken ankle, you must not do this asana.
⦁ If you suffer from spinal issues, like Sciatica or slip disc, then you should not practice this asana.
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