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Supta Vajrasana (Lying thunderbolt)
April 23, 2009
If you are a beginner, do the matsyasana or fish pose (See Breathe easy with these yoga poses) instead of this pose. Sit on your heels. Inhale. Exhale. Inhaling, using your hands to support you, lean back gently, so your head or crown rests on the floor. The neck and chest are arched deeply. Keep breathing. Place your hands in the namaste gesture at your chest. Ensure that your knees are touching the floor. Hold for a few seconds. Relax back to return to starting position.
Note: This is an intermediate pose, advisable only for those who already have a yoga practice. Those with acute knee problems must avoid such poses that cause the legs to bend.
Benefits: The powerful stretch at the abdomen hikes metabolism, aids digestion. The chest expansion boosts respiration, which is very crucial for digestion. It is also a super de-stressor.
Also see: Hunger control with yoga
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