Vajra = Diamond/thunderbolt
Asana = Seat
Diamond, a thunderbolt-like power with the spine erect.
Improves digestion.
Most asanas are indicated on empty stomach. But vajrasana is indicated after meals.
Maintenance of digestive system and cures disorders related to digestion.
Promotes postural integrity and Lower-body strength.
Ankle strengthening with plantarflexion. The heel and sole of the feet are strengthened by the weight of the buttocks and trunk, adding to plantarflexion.
Erect and lengthened trunk strengthens the spinal muscles
Promotes better Posture
Flexible position to resist the Pelvic position to comeout of excess anterior or excess posterior pelvic tilt.
Opening the chest improves pulmonary ventilation, enhances oxygen intake, and promotes better posture and lung capacity over time. This action facilitates greater lung expansion, creating space for high-volume inhalations.
The rib cage expands upward and outward, increasing the anterior-posterior and lateral dimensions of the thoracic cavity. Muscles of the thoracic cavity—especially the intercostal muscles, diaphragm, and accessory muscles of respiration—are gently stretched and engaged.
Which movements are increasing the discomfort? Visit a specialist and explain your body’s response to the actions. Information shared in this website is only for educational purpose.
Tight quadratus tendon.
Pain in achilles tendon, or weak soleus or gastrocnemius muscle
Discomfort in maintaining plantar flexion – when the ankle joint is not ready yet for extensive plantar flexion for prolonged time and weight bearing of the buttocks.
Ankle sprains, fractures, or tendon injuries can limit movement due to pain and inflammation.
Pain in Knee flexion can result from an injury, such as a sprained ligament or torn cartilage, or a medical condition like arthritis, tendonitis, or bursitis.
A human being is not just the combination of body and mind but something beyond these restricted limitations. We address the health of a being in all these planes of existence. Instead of addressing the symptoms of a condition, an ancient holistic approach of Ayurveda & Yoga works on the root cause and builds a strong foundation.
Spine |
For pulling the spine back from falling forward for alignment—spine strengthening
Spine stretching
Spine -Upper leg
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Upper legs |
Quads Strengthening
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Knees |
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Lower legs |
Calf muscles
Achilles tendon
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Ankle |
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Standing balancing weight training |
Vrikshasana |
Before attempting to work on the area or movement, understand its health. Some of us have specific health scenarios or conditions, that are strong reasons not to attempt the practice.
Take the support of chair or wall before attempting to perform a new movement. Donot be overwhelemd by people displaying strong and flexible movements. Donot compare yourself with others. Each one of has different body capacity and flexibility, each one trains different, takes nutrition different, then how can you expect the output to be the same.
Body has the innate ability to heal itself if given rest. Observe your body posture through out the day and correct if required. Relax your body and mind.
Cold water best works for inflammations. Hot water helps for pain relief.
Feet : Plantarflexed.
Toes : Back resting on the ground, makesure the toes are not poiting side, which will chage the direction of the foot and unstable angled knee joint shift
Knee : Flexed
Buttocks : Rested on the heels OR rested on the inline of the feet
Hips : Neutral.
Pelvis : Pubic bone slightly lifted and pinned in, to position the pelvis in neutral position
Lower Body : Lifted up. Coming out of excess lordosis.
Lower back : Lifted up to accommodate the weight balance. Coming out of excess lordosis.
Chest : Lifted up
Shoulder : Rolled and pushed back, not elevated..
Hands: Palms on the thighs relaxed
Neck – Head : In line with shoulders. Neutral
Gaze: Single point focus at eye level. Or closed.
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Supta Vajrasana |
Reclined supine with back of head and upper spine rested on the ground |
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Lagu Vajrasana |
Reclined spinal extension thunderbolt pose with crown of head rested on the ground |
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With the hands relaxing and the spine erect, the wide open chest gives room for the stacked organs of the trunk to be free of compressions and function at their optimum potential. The prana flow is not constricted anymore and unblocked with lifted spine, sternum and diaphragm. This contributes to the samana vayu circulating in the abdominal region to digest food. |
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Be aware of the lower trunk and lift up to come out of excess lordosis. Feel the prana working on this area. |
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Notice the closed-circuit flow of prana in the lower limbs. Middle spine -> abdomen-> pelvic floor -> thighs-> knees-> calfs-> heels ->soles-> toes -> sitbone-> buttocks -> hip….. |
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With the lifted sternum, the chest opens up for free flow of air in and out. |
Chakra |
Once you are able to become aware of the above areas in the asana, visualize the unrestricted flow of prana in all the chakras at the respective places. |
The erect spine position brings in alertness and discipline into the mind
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Sage Dadhichi: Parents: Maharshi Atharva Angiras and Rishi patni Chithi. Wife: Swarcha (also spelled Suvarcha). Son: Pippalada, who is known for his association with the Pippalada school of thought and the Praśna Upanishad. Worshipper of Lord Shiva. He sacrificed his life to offer his Bones for Indra to create a weapon and win against demon Vruthasura. Sage Dadhichi is said to have given up his life by the art of Yoga after which the Devas fashioned the Vajrayudha from his spine. |
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Vajra dandam : This weapon made out of the powerful bones of sage Dadhichi, becomes Indra’s weapon. |
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Visualize the energy of the bones/spine of the rishi. And visualize how one can become strong by self practice of yoga and other sastras. |
Pure Intellect to work – Hamsa – separate water from milk
No mind /ego just the doing.
Dvaita to Advaita
No two, there is no seer or the seen, there is only the seeing.
Let the sacrifices and the dharma followed by the Seers be recollected and one can reduce the effort to think intelectually and let the mind and intellect dissolve and let the ego be absorbed in the silent exploration of the true self. Be the witness and enjoy the state of ananda.
Inspire yourself from the wisdom of these Rishis.
Bring into picture the sacrifices of the Rishi and his family members to become apart from their beloved for loka kalyanam. Losing oneself for the greater good.
