This
is the Asana for meditation. One can sit comfortably for a prolonged period in
this asana. Those who sit in this Asana have a steady, firm pose. They cannot
be easily shaken.
Fold
the left leg in the knee and place the toe on the floor. Fold the right leg in
the knee and place the toe on the floor and join both toes. Sit on the pit
formed by the parted heels. Place the palms on the knees. It is important to
keep the spine, the neck and the head, upright in a straight line in this asana.
Keep the eyes fixed at the level of the
height. Don't have any pressure on the hands. The whole weight of the body is
set on the spine. Continue smooth breathing, when the final position is
attained.
Releasing: Remove the palms from the knees and bring
them to the sides. Take out the left leg and straighten it. In the same way take
out the right leg and straighten it. Take the sitting position. After a little
practice, this asana can be maintained for a longer time. In the daily routine
it should be kept for at least five minutes to experience good results. With
more practice it can be kept for nearly three hours at a stretch.
It
mainly benefits in the digestive system and keeps the backbone in right
posture. Along with the body, the mind also gets stabilized in this asana.
Hence, it is preferred for meditation and concentration. This asana is also
found to be good for the practice of pranayama.
The special fold of the legs forms one bandha
in this asana. Consequently the blood circulation in the waist-downward parts is
controlled. If you sit in this asana for about half an hour immediately after
food, the food will be digested well. The nerves and muscles of the legs and
thighs are strengthened. Back trouble vanishes. The stomach works vigorously.
In yogic philosophy, it is said that the practice of Vajrasana exercises a stimulating, beneficial influence on Kanda,
the most vital part, and which is situated 12 inches above the anus and from
which 72,000 Nadis spring.
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