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Vajrasana

Vajrasana (pronounced vahj-RAH-sah-nah)[1] (Sanskrit: वज्रासन; IAST: vajrāsana) is a Hatha Yoga asana known in English under several different names, in alphabetical order: adamantine pose,[2][3][4][5] diamond pose,[2][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][3] kneeling pose,[2][13][14] pelvic pose,[2][15] or thunderbolt pose.[2][6][16][17][11][18]

Etymology

The name comes from the Sanskrit words vajra meaning "thunderbolt" or "diamond",[19] and asana (आसन, āsana) meaning "posture" or "seat".[20]

Description

The practitioner sits on the heels with the calves beneath the thighs. There is a four finger gap between the knee-caps, and the first toe of both the feet touch each other.

Contraindications and cautions

Vajrasana may be harmful to knees, some orthopaedic surgeons claim.[21]

See also

References

  1. ^ Budilovsky, Joan; Adamson, Eve (2000). The complete idiot's guide to yoga (2 ed.). Penguin. p. 203. ISBN 9780028639703. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
  2. ^ a b c d e Ravindran, K. (31 November 2006). Happy Living: A Holistic and Practical Guide to Optimise Mind and Body. Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd. p. 55. ISBN 9781845576646. Retrieved 11 April 2011. Pelvic, Kneeling, Adamantine, Diamond or Thunderbolt Pose {{cite book}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ a b Belling, Noa (20 February 2008). The Yoga Handbook. New Holland Publishers. p. 64. ISBN 9781845379353. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
  4. ^ Venkateswaran, P. S. (August 2003). Yoga for Healing. Jaico Publishing House. p. 50. ISBN 9788172243210. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
  5. ^ Coulter, David (2001). Anatomy of Hatha Yoga: a manual for students, teachers, and practitioners. Body and Breath, Inc. p. 577. ISBN 9780970700612. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
  6. ^ a b Prof Dr M. R. Jain. Science of Yoga & Health. Prof Dr Mohan Raj Jain. p. 59. GGKEY:54BDXW1KA4U. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
  7. ^ Yogi Pranavananda (1 January 1997). Pure Yoga. Motilal Banarsidass Publ. p. 62. ISBN 9788120815087. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
  8. ^ Chopra, Deepak; Simon, David (3 August 2005). The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga: A Practical Guide to Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit. John Wiley and Sons. p. 218. ISBN 9780471736271. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
  9. ^ Couch, Jean (10 June 1990). The Runner's Yoga Book: A Balanced Approach to Fitness. Rodmell Press. p. 61. ISBN 9780962713811. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
  10. ^ Bromley, Gary (2004). Yoga class: flexibility, fitness, relaxation. Hinkler Books. p. 20. ISBN 9781741215007. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
  11. ^ a b Volin, Michael (April 1979). Challenging the years: yoga wisdom and modern knowledge for healthier and longer life. Harper & Row. p. 254. ISBN 9780060144692. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
  12. ^ Boccio, Frank Jude; Feuerstein, Georg (2004). Mindfulness yoga: the awakened union of breath, body and mind. Wisdom Publications. p. 324. ISBN 9780861713356. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
  13. ^ Swami Rama; Ballentine, Rudolph; Hymes, Alan (1 May 1998). Science of Breath: A Practical Guide. Himalayan Institute Press. p. 108. ISBN 9780893891510. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
  14. ^ Anderson, Sandra; Sovik, Rolf (1 April 2000). Yoga: mastering the basics. Himalayan Institute Press. p. 90. ISBN 9780893891558. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
  15. ^ Institute Of Naturopathy Staff (6 December 2003). Speaking Of Yoga For Health. Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd. p. 58. ISBN 9781845570262. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
  16. ^ "Vajrasana". Retrieved 2011-04-11.
  17. ^ Feuerstein, Georg; Payne, Larry (5 April 2010). Yoga For Dummies. For Dummies. p. 90. ISBN 9780470502020. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
  18. ^ Rosen, Richard (14 November 2006). Pranayama Beyond the Fundamentals: An In-Depth Guide to Yogic Breathing with Instructional CD. Shambhala Publications. p. 74. ISBN 9781590302989. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
  19. ^ Budilovsky, Joan; Adamson, Eve (2000). The complete idiot's guide to yoga (2 ed.). Penguin. p. 203. ISBN 9780028639703. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
  20. ^ Sinha, S.C. (1 June 1996). Dictionary of Philosophy. Anmol Publications PVT. LTD. p. 18. ISBN 9788170412939. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
  21. ^ Nelson, Dean (2010-12-23). "Yoga bad for your knees, Indian doctor warns". Telegraph. Retrieved 2011-04-11. Many yoga gurus had suffered knee and joint problems from performing the 'vajrasana' posture [...]

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