SUKHASANA

Sit erect with your legs stretched out, the palms resting on the thighs.

Bend the right leg and the knee, pressing the heels into the hip joint, slightly intersecting the left toes into the bend of right foot.

Place the palms on the knees and hold the pose comfortably for a few minutes.

Reverse the process gradually to come out of the asana.

ADVANTAGES:

The pose has the same effect as the Padmasana. It frees the joints and tendons. There is rushing of the arterial blood to the pelvic region. It claims the mind and soothes the nerves in general. Both Padmasana and  Sukhasana help the yogi in meditation and concentration. 

PADMASANA

Sit erect and bend the right leg.

Then slowly bring the right foot over the right thigh with the sole turned almost upwards.

Press the heel on the pubic bone.

Let the left heel touch the right heel.

Place the left palm facing upwards on the right palm. You can also place hands facing upwards on the knees.

Keep the arms straight from the shoulders to the hands.

Bend the head and press on the chest.

Fix the eyes on the nose tip and contract the anus.

The spine is kept erect.

ADVANTAGES:

This asana frees our joints and tendons. There is rushing of the arterial blood to the pelvic region. It claims the mind and soothes the nerves in general. It helps the yogi in meditation and concentration.

YOGA-Vajrasana

Yoga is the key to health, happiness and longevity. Through yoga we can repair all the damaged organs of the body and brighten our mind. Yoga helps to build our physical and moral character.

We can do yogic asanas regularly to maintain body in perfect health and free from various diseases .The number of asanas is around 84,00000, according to Hindu mythology .  Hindus believe that only the Lord Krishna, the creator of yogic asanas, is acquainted with all of them.  One who performs yogic postures regularly  with devotion acquires supernatural powers.

Let us see how to do some simple yogic asanas which can be practiced daily.

VAJRASANA

Sit erect with legs outstretched in front and joined together.

Keep the palms on the ground beside the thighs.

Slowly bend the right leg at the knee.

Bring the right leg under the right buttock.

Then fold the left leg likewise by first shifting the body weight on the already bent right lower leg.

Adjust the heels with soles facing upwards to form a seat.

The toes may be placed one before the other or slightly apart.

Keep the spine erect and the palms on the knees.

Close your eyes or concentrate on the bridge of the nose.

Breathing will become slower and deeper.

Maintain the meditative pose as long as it may be comfortable.

Advantages :

Vajrasana ensures a stable spine and rich supply of blood to the pelvic region, and exerts beneficial effects on the sex organs.