Supta-Vajrasana is further development of Vajrasana. While performing this asana one lies on his or her back with folded legs. Hence, it is called Supta-Vajrasana. However, it must be kept in mind that while lying on one`s back, it is important to control one`s body weight. Beginners may keep their knees apart if they find it difficult to keep them together.
Practice of Supta-Vajrasana:-
* Sit in Vajrasana.
* Slowly take the help of right elbow, then left elbow and place them on the ground towards backside.
* Slowly straighten the hands and completely lie on the back.
* Shoulders should rest on the ground. Beginners may keep their hands on respective thighs. Knees should remain together.
* After practicing this position well, making the shape of a scissor with both hands bring them under the shoulders.
* Right hand will remain under left shoulder and left under the right, head in the middle of them.
* While returning to the original position, first take out the hands and place it by the side of the body.
* Now, with the help of elbows sit as in the first position.
Effects and Precautions for Supta-Vajrasana
1. Supta-Vajrasana strengthens abdominal muscles.
2. This cultural asana is useful in high blood pressure and sciatica.
3. It is a good remedy for constipation.
4. Those suffering from gases and pain in hip should not practice it.
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