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VAJRASANA
Vajrasana (thunderbolt pose)
Kneel on the floor. Bring the big toes together and separate the heels. Lower the buttocks onto the inside surface of the feet with the heels touching the sides of the hips. Place the hands on the knees, palms down. The back and head should be straight but not tense. Avoid excessive backward arching of the spine. Close the eyes, relax the arms and the whole body. Breathe normally and fix the attention on the flow of air
passing in and out of the nostrils. Duration: Practise vajrasana as much as possible, especially
directly after meals, for at least 5 minutes to enhance the digestive function. In cases of acute digestive disorder, sit in vajrasana and practise abdominal breathing for 100
breaths before and after food. Awareness: Physical - on the normal breathing process. This
will bring tranquillity to the mind if practised with the eyes closed.
Spiritual - on manipura chakra. Benefits: Vajrasana alters the flow of blood and nervous im
pulses in the pelvic region and strengthens the pelvic
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