Kneeling Pose (Vajrasana or bhujrasana)

Kneeling Pose, is a deceptively simple looking pose, but it can help calm the mind and is the start position for Camel and Cow Face poses. If you have knee or ankle problems, try Easy Sitting instead.

English Name: Kneeling

Sanskrit Name: Vajrasana or Bhujrasana

Start Position: Kneeling

Instructions:

Step 1.

While kneeling lower yourself down until you are sitting on both heels

Step 2.

Keep your back straight and rest both hands on your knees.

Step 3.

Remain in the pose as long as it feels comfortable.

Physical Benefits:

• Aligns spine
• Improves circulation
• Invigorates hips, calves and ankles
• Opens knee, ankle, and hip joints
• Stretches quadricep muscles

Mental Benefits

• Calms the mind

Contraindications:

• Knee injury
• Ankle injury