Hatha Yoga: The Yoga of the Physical Body.
Supta Vajrasana: The Sleeping Thunderbolt.
Instructions.
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Sit in vajrasana.
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Bend backward, supported on the arms and elbows, the head touches the ground with the back arched.
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Place the hands on the thighs and make sure the knees stay fully on the ground.
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Close the eyes and relax the body.
Breath.
- Slow and Deep.
Duration.
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For physical benefits a few minutes is sufficient.
- For spiritual benefits do for extended periods of time.
Concentration.
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Physical: on the back, abdomen or respiration.
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Spiritual: on swadhisthana chakra at the coccyx.
Sequence.
- It is a good counterpose to forward bending asanas.
Precautions.
- Care should be taken not to strain the muscles and ligaments of the thighs and knees by forcing the knees to touch the ground.
Limitations.
- Should not be practised by sufferers of sacral ailments.
Benefits.
- This is a good asana for abdominal ailments, especially constipation. It tones the spinal nerves.
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