About Lesson
Vajrasana is one of those simple but difficult poses we find so often in yoga. The vajra part of the name comes from the Sanskrit vajra a ritualistic weapon symbolizing the properties of a diamond (indestructibility) and a thunderbolt (irresistible force).
To do Vajrasana, sit on your calves and bring your ankles together. Try to have the ankle bones touch each other but do not strain to do so. If this is impossible, do this instead.
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Place a pillow between your calves and the back of your legs before you sit back
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Belt your ankles together to keep them from coming apart.
- Sit in a chair and bring your ankles together, trying to connect the ankle bones.
You will soon see why this is called the thunderbolt pose.
if you can connect to the feeling of the ankle bones almost fusing together, you will feel a strong sensation of solididty and power. Even if they don’t ACTUALLY come together, just imagining that they do can give you this feeling.