VAJRASANA
DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER
In Sanskrit the word Vajra has two meanings Thunderbolt and diamond. Both words have a special meaning in the pantheon of Hinduism.
The diamond is an epithet which is associated with Siva, and that is for being strong and imperishable as a diamond as well as beeing created from light and is light giving.
Thunderbolt is the weapon of indra the chief of the gods, the god of thunder, lightning and rain. Both interpretations of this asana as diamont pose or thunderbolt pose have beein used in most styles of yoga, and the reason for that is Vajrasana has a variety of effects and benefits in a holistic level -mind body and spirit.Vajrasana, resemples the nimaz, the suffi pose for prayer, it is practised mostly by Bhuddist and especially the Zen order for their meditation practise. Furthermore Vajrasana it is the posture where many people around the worls and especially in Asia are using to have their meals, have a chat while they have their chai. Once an Indian friend told me that, The reason that nowdays you can see young Indians having a belly is for the fact they start using to seat on chairs whille eating. At the time I thought of that comment as a joke and I havent gave it a second thoughout but after while I realised how true was his remark.
HOW TO DO IT
Kneel with your knees slightly apart and place the big toes facing eachother in a distance of about five cm, then spread the heals so that the feet form the shape of a through, lower the buttocks slowly onto the inside surface of the feet with heels touching the sides of the hips, place the hands on the knees, palms down. Another style used for meditation is by placing the hands on the thighs in such a way that the thumb and the index finger of each hand encircle the top of the corresponding thigh.The thumbs must slightly point outward and the indexes touch the pelvis. The rest of the fingers have to be relaxed on the top of the thights, the spine must be kept absolutely straight , bear in mind that while you practise in order to avoid any excessive backward or forward arching .The shoulders and head should be kept without tension and face muscles should be relaxed, preferably with a radiand smile. Finaly expand the chest and shoulders, close your eyes, breath normaly and fix the attenion on the flow of air-prana the life force vitality, entering smouthouly in and out of the nostrils. Now as for how long you should practise, I would say as much as possible in order at the begining to get used to some pain in tne feet ancles and calves. Feel free at the beginning to use a folded blanket and placed under the buttocks, or have handy some coushions for under the calves, for added comfort and the pain gradually disapear.
WHAT IS GOOD FOR
Vajrasana alters the flow of blood and nervous impulses in the pelvic area, for that reason it is alleviating many problems related to womens menstrual cycle and menopause. It increases the efficiency of the digestive syste, and not only we digest better our foot, but can cure allignments such as hyperacidity and peptic ulcer.Overall the stomach will function with increased strength, vajrasana can be practiced after meals from five to half an hour, and I can promise, you will have a waist line wich you dream of.
DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER
In Sanskrit the word Vajra has two meanings Thunderbolt and diamond. Both words have a special meaning in the pantheon of Hinduism.
The diamond is an epithet which is associated with Siva, and that is for being strong and imperishable as a diamond as well as beeing created from light and is light giving.
Thunderbolt is the weapon of indra the chief of the gods, the god of thunder, lightning and rain. Both interpretations of this asana as diamont pose or thunderbolt pose have beein used in most styles of yoga, and the reason for that is Vajrasana has a variety of effects and benefits in a holistic level -mind body and spirit.Vajrasana, resemples the nimaz, the suffi pose for prayer, it is practised mostly by Bhuddist and especially the Zen order for their meditation practise. Furthermore Vajrasana it is the posture where many people around the worls and especially in Asia are using to have their meals, have a chat while they have their chai. Once an Indian friend told me that, The reason that nowdays you can see young Indians having a belly is for the fact they start using to seat on chairs whille eating. At the time I thought of that comment as a joke and I havent gave it a second thoughout but after while I realised how true was his remark.
HOW TO DO IT
Kneel with your knees slightly apart and place the big toes facing eachother in a distance of about five cm, then spread the heals so that the feet form the shape of a through, lower the buttocks slowly onto the inside surface of the feet with heels touching the sides of the hips, place the hands on the knees, palms down. Another style used for meditation is by placing the hands on the thighs in such a way that the thumb and the index finger of each hand encircle the top of the corresponding thigh.The thumbs must slightly point outward and the indexes touch the pelvis. The rest of the fingers have to be relaxed on the top of the thights, the spine must be kept absolutely straight , bear in mind that while you practise in order to avoid any excessive backward or forward arching .The shoulders and head should be kept without tension and face muscles should be relaxed, preferably with a radiand smile. Finaly expand the chest and shoulders, close your eyes, breath normaly and fix the attenion on the flow of air-prana the life force vitality, entering smouthouly in and out of the nostrils. Now as for how long you should practise, I would say as much as possible in order at the begining to get used to some pain in tne feet ancles and calves. Feel free at the beginning to use a folded blanket and placed under the buttocks, or have handy some coushions for under the calves, for added comfort and the pain gradually disapear.
WHAT IS GOOD FOR
Vajrasana alters the flow of blood and nervous impulses in the pelvic area, for that reason it is alleviating many problems related to womens menstrual cycle and menopause. It increases the efficiency of the digestive syste, and not only we digest better our foot, but can cure allignments such as hyperacidity and peptic ulcer.Overall the stomach will function with increased strength, vajrasana can be practiced after meals from five to half an hour, and I can promise, you will have a waist line wich you dream of.
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