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Steps:
Vajräsan
(Thunderbolt Pose)
1
Sit kneeling
2 Shape toes to join at the back, heels apart.
3 Place buttocks in cavity thus formed keeping thighs together.
4 Adjust hands on respective thighs, spine erect, head and neck straight, draw abdomen in contour.
5 Close eyes and first watch normal breathing.
6 Mentally go through what you did the previous day (reflect) and do not stop to analyze.
Time: 10 minutes
Benefits of Vajräsan:
1
Corrects posture
2 Better flexibility of ankle and feet because they are stretched.
3 Legs and thighs' muscles are enhanced and any pain will reduce.
4 Mental conditioning and emotions control
5 Preparation to meditation
6 Improves concentration and memory
7 Develops awareness and results in introspection
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