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Vajrasana, Diamond Pose, Thunderbolt Pose
whether vajrasana is helpful in reducing stress
(23 Jan 2009)
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Vajrasana is also called as the diamond pose or the thunderbolt pose where the word Vajra stands for thunderbolt or the diamond and asana means posture or pose. It is one of the basic poses and is used while practicing pranayama or breathing exercises and sometimes while practicing Dhyana or meditation. It is also practiced in between asanas when you feel tired and want to relax for a while. This asana or pose can be safely practiced by everyone except for those who have weak knees or some knee problem. There is another form of Vajrasana that is called as the Supta Vajrasana where Supta means lying down. There are several benefits of Vajrasana and other asanas connected to it: It is great for your digestive system and helps to strengthen it and treat problems related to it. It also gets rid of excess wind or gas in your belly and promotes good digestion. It is beneficial to practice this asana after having your meals as it aids digestion. This asana or pose is also great to add strength to your calf and thigh muscles.
You can also perform several other asanas or poses from Vajrasana like the Bhadrasana or the Gracious pose, Danda Mayurasana or the Peacock pose, Shashankasana or the Moon pose, Moola Bandhasana or the root lock, Uttana Mandukasana or the Frog pose, Virasana or the hero pose, Ustrasana or the Camel pose, and the Supta Vajrasana or the Supine Diamond pose.
You can also use this pose while practicing Dhyana or meditation that will help you to focus and improve your concentration. You can also perform pranayama or breathing techniques with this asana or pose. You can start with the deep breathing and then move on to other pranayama or breathing techniques. You can use music that is specially made for meditation to enhance your mood. This will help you to de-stress totally as you concentrate on your breathing and harmonize it.
It also helps to keep your spine erect besides relieving sciatica and strengthening the leg muscles. It also helps you to energize and strengthening the anal sphincter, reproductive organs and perineal muscles. It helps women to strengthen the uterus.
It is very beneficial during the practice of Dhyana or meditation as it enhances will power and concentration of mind, directs the flow of energy to your reproductive organs and helps you to relax your body.
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answered by G M on 23 Jan 2009, 2:58:08
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