What is Supta Vajrasana
Supta Vajrasana This asana is the further development of Vajrasana. ‘Supta’ in Sanskrit means supine and Vajrasana means lying on the back.
- We lie on our back with folded legs, hence, it is called Supta-Vajrasana.
Also Know as: The Supine Vajrasana, Pelvic Posture, Fixed Firm Pose, Supta-Vajra-Asana, Supt-Vajr-Asan
How to start this Asana
- Sit in Vajrasana.
- Slowly take the help of right elbow, then left elbow and place them on the ground towards backside.
- Slowly straighten you hands and completely lie on your back.
- Shoulders should rest on the ground.
- Beginners may keep their hands on respective thighs.
- Knees should remain together.
- After practicing this position well, making the shape of a scissor with both hands bring them under the shoulders.
- Right hand will remain under left shoulder and left under the right, head in the middle of them.
- Stay in the position for a while and then release.
How to end this Asana
- While returning to the original position, first take out your hands and place it by the side of your body.
- Now, with the help of elbows sit as in the first position.
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Benefits of Supta Vajrasana
According to research, this Asana is helpful as per below(YR/1)
- This stretches the thigh muscles and the abdomen.
- The stomach is stimulated.
- It strengthens the thighs.
- Helps those suffering from constipation.
- It helps to cure sciatica.
Precaution to be taken before doing Supta Vajrasana
As per several scientific studies, precautions need to be taken in diseases mentioned as per below(YR/2)
- There should never be more than normal pressure on the back, arms, and the ankle joints while doing this exercise.
So, consult your doctor if you have any of the problem mentioned above.
Histroy and scientific base of Yoga
Due to the oral transmission of sacred writings and the secrecy of its teachings, yoga’s past is riddled with mystery and confusion. Early yoga literature were recorded on delicate palm leaves. So it was easily damaged, destroyed, or lost. Yoga’s origins may be dated back over 5,000 years. However other academics believe it could be as old as 10,000 years. Yoga’s lengthy and illustrious history may be split into four distinct periods of growth, practise, and invention.
- Pre Classical Yoga
- Classical Yoga
- Post Classical Yoga
- Modern Yoga
Yoga is a psychological science with philosophical overtones. Patanjali begins his Yoga method by instructing that the mind must be regulated – Yogahs-chitta-vritti-nirodhah. Patanjali does not delve into the intellectual underpinnings of the need to regulate one’s mind, which are found in Samkhya and Vedanta. Yoga, he continues, is the regulation of the mind, the constraint of the thought-stuff. Yoga is a science based on personal experience. The most essential advantage of yoga is that it helps us to maintain a healthy bodily and mental state.
Yoga can help to slow down the ageing process. Since aging starts mostly by autointoxication or self-poisoning. So, we can considerably limit the catabolic process of cell degeneration by keeping the body clean, flexible, and properly lubricated. Yogasanas, pranayama, and meditation must all be combined to reap the full advantages of yoga.
SUMMARY
Supta Vajrasana is helpful in increase flexibility of muscles, improves shape of the body, reduce mental stress, as well improves overall health.
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