Vrushasana Yoga:-
'Vrusha' means a bull. An aspirant who performs this asana resembles the image of manliness. He is believed to be a 'man-bull' and so this asana is called Vrushasana. Physical flaccidity in a young body is a sign of old age. It indicates physical weakness. This asana helps to preserve youth.Technique:-
Bend the right leg at the knee and place the heel under the anus. Place the left knee on the right knee in such a way that the left heel touches the right thigh. Sit erect and place the palm of the right hand on the knee. Then place the palm of the left hand on it. Breathe in the normal way. Direct your sight and attention to the navel.Health Benefits of VRUSHASANA Yoga:-
- It stimulates blood-circulation making the body energetic and the mind peaceful.
- It makes the respiratory system function in a proper order.
- It cures diseases such as waste of semen, gas¬trouble, nocturnal discharges, indigestion, lumbago, insomnia, cardiac trouble, asthma and dysentery.
- It awakens Kundalini Shakti which enters the mouth of the Sushumna.
- It strengthens all the muscles of the body.
Kneeling Meditation Pose
Vajrasana Thunderbolt Knees
An aspirant practising this asana achieves a firm and strong posture. It is easy to remain motionless in this posture, hence it is named as Vajrasana.
Vajrasana reclining Thunderbolt Yoga Posture
Supta Vajrasanais similar to Ardha Shavasana. It can be placed in the category of Matsyasana. One should practise it only after one J:TIasters Vajrasana. Compared to Vajrasana, Supta Vajrasana require
Bhoo-Namana-Vajrasana Pose
This is one of the variations of Vajrasana. This is to be performed in the direction opposite to that of Supta Vajrasana. Some consider this asana to be one kind of Yoga-Mudra.
ushtrasana the camel
This asana belongs to the category of Vajrasana. It should be practised after practising Vajrasana. "Ushtra" means a camel. In this asana almost all the limbs of the body are arched like those of a ca
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While performing this asana, the body takes the shape of a frog. So this asana is called Mandukasana.
When Shalabhasana is practiced with both the legs raised together, it is called "Puma Shalabhasana". There are two variations of this posture. Below both the variations are explained.
"Vruksha" means a tree. In this asana, the body assumes the shape of a tree. So it is called Vrukshasana.
In this asana, Padmasana is done with the headstand (Sheershasana). There are two techniques for the perfor¬mance of this asana.
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