Supta Vajrasan Yoga Asana:

The word Supta Vajrasan comes from the Sanskrit language where 'Supta' means relined or sleeping, 'Vajra' means thunderbolt, and 'Asana' means pose. It is known as Reclined Thunderbolt Pose in English. People also use terms like Sleeping Thunderbolt Pose and Supine Thunderbolt Pose. It is also known as Supta Virasana (Reclined Hero Pose).

Supta Vajrasan Yoga Asana Steps:

Variation 1

• First, position yourself in Vajrasana pose and then slowly bend your back towards the ground. While you do so, place your right elbow and forearms on the floor. Repeat the same with the other hand.
• With the support of your arms, slowly lower down the crown of your head on the floor and arch the back upwards.
• Your hand should rest at the sides. Now, balance your body in this pose.
• Close your eyes and take deep breaths as you feel relaxed.
• To release the pose, take the support of the arms and elbows to raise your body back to the starting position.
• Relax in Vajrasana.

Variation 2

• The first step of this variation is the same as the one mentioned above,
• As you utilize your forearms for support, place the crown on the floor and arch your back upwards.
• Now, instead of keeping the hands by the sides, fold the arms and place them next to your head.
• Make sure your knees are on the ground throughout the pose.
• The other steps are as similar as Variation 1.