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Vajrasana / Thunderbolt pose – The Only Yoga Pose One Can Do Post Meals


Vajrasana is also called as the “Diamond Pose”. The term Vajrasana has been coined from 2 words Vajra and Asana; where Vajra means thunderbolt and Asana means pose. Sitting in a Vajrasana posture after meals is very beneficial for the overall functioning of the digestive system and other related organs.


5 Minutes of Practicing This Pose Can Help Attain Numerous Health Benefits

  1. Vajrasana improves the flow of blood in the lower pelvic region. This asana enables the blood to flow to the digestive organ.

  2. Vajrasana leads to improved digestion. This exercise helps to digest even the heaviest of the meals. It even speeds up the digestion process. It offers relief in all kinds of stomach related disorders such as gastritis, acute indigestion, constipation, and acidity and stomach ulcers.

  3. This posture straightens the back and strengthens the lower back muscles.

  4. This asana gives flexibility to the knees, thereby removing stiffness. Doing this exercise on a regular basis offers relief in joint pains and Sciatica.

  5. This asana relaxes the mind and calms the nerves.

  6. Vajrasana tones the thigh and hip muscles.


In the Vajrasana pose, the neck, the spine, and the head, are in a straight line with no pressure on the hands. The whole body weight is set on the spine. One can breathe normally during this asana. It should be practiced for at least five minutes for best results.

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