Begin by standing straight with your arms by the sides of your body<\/li>\n
Lean forward and slowly drop your knees on your mat<\/li>\n
Place your pelvis on your heels and point your toes outward<\/li>\n
Here, your thighs should press your calf muscles<\/li>\n
Keep your heels close to each other<\/li>\n
Do not place the toes on top of the other, instead right and left must be next to each other<\/li>\n
Place your palms on your knees facing upward<\/li>\n
Straighten your back and look forward<\/li>\n
Hold this asana for a while<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Word of Advice<\/strong>– Avoid doing this asana if you have a knee or ankle injury<\/p>\n
Benefits of this yoga pose<\/strong><\/p>\n
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This asana aids digestion. This is the only asana which can be practiced right after having food<\/li>\n
The calf muscles are also sometimes known as the second heart of the body because our mobility is determined by the strength in your calf muscles.<\/li>\n
Vajrasana mobilizes and massages your calf muscles<\/li>\n
Asana relaxes and strengthens feet, ankle, and knee caps.<\/li>\n
Ankles are flexed<\/li>\n
Lubricates knee caps<\/li>\n
Good posture for meditation and\/or pranayama<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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