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Vajrasana

Thunderbolt Pose

Thunderbolt Pose
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Muscle Groups

QuadricepsAnklesCore

A simple kneeling pose where the buttocks rest on the heels, commonly used for meditation and breathing exercises.

Alignment Cues

  • 1.Kneel with knees together
  • 2.Sit back on the heels
  • 3.Keep the spine erect
  • 4.Rest the hands on the thighs, palms down
  • 5.Relax the shoulders away from the ears

Benefits

  • +Improves digestion
  • +Strengthens thigh muscles
  • +Calms the mind
  • +Aids in meditation

Muscle Groups

QuadricepsAnklesCore

Contraindications

  • Knee injury
  • Ankle injury