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'''Vajrasana''' (/vədʒˈrɑːsᵻnᵻ/; IAST: vajrāsana), "vajra Pose", is a sitting asana in yoga. It is a kneeling position sitting on the heels. A person need not be sitting in an erect position to do it. | '''Vajrasana''' (/vədʒˈrɑːsᵻnᵻ/; IAST: vajrāsana), "vajra Pose", is a sitting asana in yoga. It is a kneeling position sitting on the heels. A person need not be sitting in an erect position to do it. | ||
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Vajrasana (/vədʒˈrɑːsᵻnᵻ/; IAST: vajrāsana), "vajra Pose", is a sitting asana in yoga. It is a kneeling position sitting on the heels. A person need not be sitting in an erect position to do it.
Etymology
The name comes from the Sanskrit words vajra meaning "thunderbolt" or "diamond like", and asana (आसन, āsana) meaning "posture" or "seat".
Description
The practitioner sits on the heels with the calves beneath the thighs. There is a four finger gap between the knee-caps, and the first toe of both the feet touch each other and sit erect.
Benefits
This asana helps in digestive issues like constipation. It also strengthens the muscles of the legs and back.
