Pran and Pranayam

Author(s): Niranjananand Saraswati Swami
Publisher: Yoga Publication Trust

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pranayama. This position provides ideal conditions for
abdominal breathing. Practice note: Beginners may find that their ankles ache
after a short time in vajrasana. To remedy this, release the posture, stretch the legs forward and shake the feet until the stiffness disappears. Then resume the posture.
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Simhasana (lion pose)
Sit in vajrasana with the knees apart. Place the hands between the knees with the fingers pointing towards the body. Lean forward, resting the body on the straight arms. Tilt the head backward, open the mouth and extend the
tongue as much as possible. Practice note: This posture is used for swana pranayama.
Bhadrasana (gracious pose)
Sit in vajrasana. Separate the knees as far as possible, while keeping the toes in contact with the ground. Separate the feet just enough to allow the buttocks to rest flat on the floor between the feet. Try to separate the knees further, but without strain. Place the hands on the knees, palms down.
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