Like Padmasana, this is also the Asana for meditation. One can sit comfortably for a prolonged period in this Asana. Vajra or the thunderbolt, the powerful weapon of Indra is the allegory behind this asana.

Steps for Practice Vajrasana:
1. Fold the left leg in the knee and place the toe on the floor.

2. Fold the right leg in the knee and place the toe on the floor and join the two toes.

3. Sit on the pit formed by the parted heels.

4. Place the palms on the knees.

Position during Vajrasana
It is important to keep the spine, the neck and the head, upright in one straight line in this Asana. Keep the sight fixed at the level of the height. Don`t have any pressure on the hands. The whole weight of the body be set on the spine. Continue smooth breathing, when the final position is attained.

Remember:
1. While sitting on the bent feet, the heels should remain out and toes inside. Soles upward.
2. Do not sit on the heels.

Duration of doing Vajrasana
After a little practice, this Asana can be maintained for a long time. In the daily routine it should be kept for five minutes to experience good results. With more practice it can be kept for three hours.

Benefits of Vajrasana
Along with the body, the mind also gets stabilized in this Asana. Hence, it is preferred for meditation in this Asana. Hence, it is preferred for meditation and concentration. This Asana is also found to be good for Pranayama.

The special fold of the legs forms one Bandha in this Asana. Consequently the blood circulation in the waist - downward parts is controlled. For this reason this Asana is recommended after Shirshasana.

Strengthens Thigh and Calf muscles.

Precautions during Vajrasana
The people having stiff joints and whose movements have become difficult, should practice this Asana with a lot of care. Such persons should practice this Asana after getting the joints free and relaxed.

Persons suffering from piles should not practice it.