Vajrasana and its benefits , procedure , precaution , Contraindication

Vajrasana and its benefits , procedure , precaution , Contraindication 

Vajrasana and its benefits , procedure , precaution , Contraindication 

Vajrasana = This asana is a meditation posture . it is the only asana which can be practiced immediately after eating . 

 Vajrasana  Procedure 

 1.Sit with legs extended together ,hands by the          side of the body , resting on the ground .

 2.Fold the left leg at the knee and place the foot        under the left buttock .

 3.Similarly ,fold the right leg and place the foot        under the right buttock .

 4.Place both the heels so that the big toes overlap      each other .

 5.Position the buttocks in the space between the        heels .

 6.Keep the hands on respective knees .

 7.Keep the spine erect , gaze in front or close the      eyes .

8.While returning to the original position , bend a     little toward right side , take out your left leg         and extend it .

9.Similarly extend you right leg and keep arms on     the sides of the body .

10.Return to the original position .

 Vajrasana   Benefits

1.It is a meditative posture and helps in concentration . 

2.it provide relief from piles .

3.It increase the strength of pelvic muscles .

4.It helps in reducing hip fat .

5.It prevents hernia .

6.It improves our digestive system . 

Vajrasana  Precautions

1.In the final postures spine must be straight .

2.Heels should be outside and buttocks should be     resting on the heels .

3.Do not bend forward or backward while in this       asana .

 Vajrasana  Contraindications 

1.Those suffering from chronic knee pain should not practice         vajrasana .

2.Those suffering from spinal column problem should not       perform this asana .