In an earlier post, we have given the benefits of Thunderbolt Pose and instructions on how to perform it. Thunderbolt Pose, as mentioned earlier, strengthens your body. Supine Thunderbolt Pose is a supine pose in which your legs are as in Hero Pose. ‘Supta’ in Sanskrit means ‘supine’ and Supta Vajrasana is Lying Thunderbolt Pose.
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Supine Thunderbolt Pose is also effective in addressing digestive issues and strengthening digestive organs. It stimulates performance of abdominal organs. Since the legs in this pose are as in Hero Pose, it is also referred to as Supta Virasana, that is, Supine Hero Pose. Before attempting this posture, it is best to ensure you are comfortable both in Thunderbolt Pose and Hero Pose.
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Other Benefits of Supine Thunderbolt Pose
- The pose strengthens lungs.
- It relieves gastric issues.
- Supine Thunderbolt Pose strengthens the entire legs.
- It strengthens joints.
- Regular practice of the pose helps to relieve menstrual pain.
- It is an effective yoga pose for sciatica.
- Helps to cure varicose vein
- It is an effective yoga pose for insomnia.
Instructions
- Assume Thunderbolt Pose. Bend slightly forward and assume Hero Pose.
- Hold your feet with your hands.
- Place your forearms on the floor and bend backwards.
- Release the hands one by one and place your back on the floor.
- Bring your hands above your heads on the floor. Hold your right shoulder with your left hand and left shoulder with your right hand.
- Hold the pose for 30 seconds. With practice, increase the duration to one minute.
- To come out of the pose, hold your feet and lift yourself up keeping the forearms firmly on the floor.
Note
Those who find it difficult to lie on the back can place a folded blanket or yoga block behind and lie down on the same.
If ankles hurt, you can place a folded blanket or yoga block under the ankles.
Those with severe knee and hip problems should refrain from practicing the pose.
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Yoga Pose for Day 24 – Twisted Pose (Vakrasana)
‘Vakra’ in Sanskrit means ‘twisted’. The pose is performed by twisting the spine in both ways. Hence, the flexibility of spine is increased and tightness is reduced. Twisting also strengthens the hips and improves function of digestive system.
Yoga Pose for Day 22 – Hero Pose (Virasana)
The very name of the pose is suggestive of courage. Shivering of hands and legs and becoming anxious are associated with fear. The reaction would be anger followed by various other issues. All these are owing to the fact that we consider ourselves weak. Hero Pose makes you fearless and gives you a sense of courage.
Yoga Pose for Day 21 – High Plank Pose (Kumbhakasana)
The poses done so far are effective in strengthening certain parts of the body. High Plank Pose strengthens the whole body. High Plank Pose is called Kumbhakasana in Sanskrit. Though ‘kumbhaka’ is generally said to mean ‘breath retention’, it also means ‘pot’, which here refers to the human torso. This pose promotes flow of blood and life force
