{"id":165556,"date":"2022-12-22T11:46:21","date_gmt":"2022-12-22T11:46:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=165556"},"modified":"2026-04-17T12:37:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T12:37:57","slug":"health-fitness-benefits-of-supta-vajrasana-exercise-and-how-to-do-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-supta-vajrasana-exercise-and-how-to-do-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Supta Vajrasana (Reclined Thunderbolt Pose) and How to Do it By Dr. Ankit Sankhe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What is Supta Vajrasana?<\/a><\/li>
How to Do It?<\/a><\/li>
Benefits of Supta Vajrasana<\/a><\/li>
Risks of Supta Vajrasana<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIt doesn\u2019t matter if you are a beginner or an expert. Yoga has something to offer to everyone from day one! People perform yoga for different reasons, for inner peace, healing, or fitness goals. There is a pose to suit every need. Yoga is so much more than a workout. It combines postures, deep relaxation, meditation, and breathing exercises 1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The aim of the practice of yoga is self-realization. The word Yoga is derived from a Sanskrit word, which means \u2018to join\u2019 or \u2018to unite\u2019 The yogic scriptures say that yoga leads to the joining of individual consciousness to the universal consciousness 2<\/a><\/sup>. If you want to learn more about Supta Vajrasana, a variation of the traditional Vajrasana pose, keep reading!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The pose of Supta Vajrasana is also an excellent way to address emotions or sensations that you might have pushed away for too long. So, it\u2019s a perfect pose to unwind emotionally.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The tension trapped in your shoulders can also be released if you perform the Supta Vajrasana 6<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>What is Supta Vajrasana?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe word asana is a Sanskrit word that means pose or posture. Vajrasana is mentioned in the texts of Gheranda Samhita. To achieve Vajrasana, one should place the heels on either side of the anal region and tighten the thighs like a Vajra. In Hathayoga Pradipika, Vajrasana is mentioned as the synonym of Siddhasana 3<\/a><\/sup>. Supta Vajrasana is a variation of the Vajrasana pose. This pose is suitable for women who struggle with menstrual pain. It is an excellent exercise to increase blood flow in the internal organs like the kidney, pancreas and liver 4<\/a><\/sup>. The Supta Vajrasana also strengthens the muscles of the back, neck and chest region 3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>How to Do It?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Supta Vajrasana is a type of Vajrasana. So, to start with this pose; you need to sit in the Vajrasana pose. Begin by following these steps:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Start with the Vajrasana posture.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Bend your torso backward from the waist slowly.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using your arms to support your body weight, bend till you can place your head on the ground.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
You can bring your palms together if you wish to rest your head on them.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Make sure that only the upper part of the spine touches the floor.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Close your eyes and breathe evenly.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are a beginner, maintain the posture for 30 seconds.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With practice, you can increase your duration to three minutes 4<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
You can repeat the process one to three times depending upon your fitness 5<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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