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YOGA, HEALTH AND SPIRITUALITY
Supta Vajräsan (Supine Thunderbolt Pose)
Steps:
1 Sit in the same position as Vajräsan. Rest hands on your thighs.
2 Holding your toes, lower your elbows till they touch the floor.
3 Lower your whole body to the floor. Retain this position for a minute. 5 Come back up in Vajräsan position.
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Benefits of Supta Vajräsan:
1 This Äsana acts on the feet, in the sense that the pain in the area are diminished if you stay for 10-15 minutes.
2 The practice of this Äsana leads to the stretching of the ligaments and tendons, which will maintain their elasticity.
3 It has an outstanding effect on the blood circulation, as the blood does not reach the feet from knees down to the same extent, and it is thus directed towards the pelvic and abdominal
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Jain Eusal nternational
Steps:
1 Sit in the same position as Vajräsan. Rest hands on your thighs.
2 While inhaling, raise your hands over your head.
Shashakäsan (Rabbit Pose)
3 While exhaling, bend forward touching your hands and your forehead to the floor.
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Retain this position for a minute.
5 Come back up in Vajräsan position.
Benefits of Shashakäsan:
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This posture makes high blood pressure normal.
It calms anger and maintains peace.
It strengthens the muscles of the legs, thighs and spine.
THE FIRST STEP OF JAINISM
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