Supta Vajrasana - Reclined Thunderbolt Pose
STEPS : Start with the Vajrasana posture. Bend your torso backward from the waist slowly. Using your arms to support your body weight, bend till you can place your head on the ground. You can bring your palms together if you wish to rest your head on them. Make sure that only the upper part of the spine touches the floor. Close your eyes and breathe evenly. If you are a beginner, maintain the posture for 30 seconds. With practice, you can increase your duration to three minutes. You can repeat the process one to three times depending upon your fitness.
Benefits of Supta Vajrasana - Reclined Thunderbolt Pose
- Strengthens shoulders and elbows
- Relieves from upper back pain and stiffness
- Stretches chest muscles and helps breathe deeper
- It regulates the functioning of the adrenal glands.
- It helps to eliminate anger, aggression and relax the mind.
- It helps to alleviate disorders of each the male and feminine procreative organs.