Gracious Pose
Section: Vadrasana
Bhadrasana
- Sit in Thunderbolt pose (Vajrasana).
- Separate the knees as far as possible, while keeping the toes in contact with the floor.
- Separate the feet slightly to allow the buttocks to rest on the floor between the feet.
- Place the hands on the knees, palms turned down.
- Ensure the head, neck and back are upright and straight.
- Close the eyes and relax the whole body.
- Slow and rhythmical.
- The sensations of opening.
- The perineum.
- The breath.
- Mooladhara chakra.
- Knee problems.
- Blood flow from the legs is redirected to the abdomen stimulating the digestive system.
- Helps to remove piles.
- Strengthens the pelvic muscles.
- Useful in dilated veins of the testicles and hydrocele in men.
- Alleviates menstrual disorders, Hernia and sciatica.
- Improves varicose veins and fluid retention in the legs.
- Influences mooladhara chakra.
- It is important for the buttocks to rest firmly on the floor. A folded blanket or small cushion may be useful to achieve the pressure on the buttocks, thus stimulating mooladhara chakra.
