[Yoga- Part II]

Vajrasana and Veerasana

(Diamond pose and Hero pose)

Model: Malki Nimesha
Pictures: Malan Karunaratne
Instructor: Ronald Withanage

 

Vajrasana posture

Place the palms on the knees

In Yoga the these two postures help proper functioning of the body and rejuvenate veins in all parts of the body. Vajrasana posture is widely popular in Japan, Korea and China to sit on the floor and for meditation. It helps the smooth functioning of the digestive system and improves concentration power.

However those suffering from fractures in the leg or ankle should not practise this posture. Persons experiencing pain in the knees and the legs should also refrain from practising these postures.

Vajrasana

Step1: Stretch both legs out. Fold the left leg in the knee.

Step 2: Fold the right leg also in.

Step3: Now sit on the pit formed by parted heels.

Step4: Place the palms on the knees.

Veerasana

While being in the Vajrasana pose sit on the floor by parting the legs.