Supta Vajrasana
{Reclined Thunderbolt Pose}
-Steps And Benefits
Sanskrit Name: – Supta Vajrasana
English Name: – (Reclined Thunderbolt Pose).
Preparatory pose: – Vajrasana.
The meaning of Supta in Sanskrit is ‘reclined’ and Vajra means ‘thunderbolt’. This is the important and very useful Asana for improving the digestive system and Stamina.
Although there are fourteen variations during this Supta Vajrasana, practicing one and mastering it’s enough to tone your body.
Supta Vajrasana is a advanced and reclined version of Vajrasana where the higher body reclines backwards, so the rear rests on the ground. The arms rest on the ground to either aspect of the trunk, with the palms facing up.
It is additionally referred to as ‘Supta Virasana (Reclined Hero Pose)‘ and has minor variations like Eka Pada Supta Vajrasana (One-Legged Reclining fastened Firm Pose) or Ardha Supta Vajrasana (Half Reclined fastened Firm Pose) involves one leg folded below the body whereas the opposite is being stretched.
It is additionally practice together with ‘Pavan Muktasana for rising the entire gastrointestinal system and intestine.
Steps of Supt Vajrasana
Repeat this process for 3 to 5 times and once you master it increase the time for 8 to 10 times.
Benefits of Supta Vajrasana