Yoga Poses & Exercises – Vajrasana (The Thunderbolt Pose)

Dr. Manali Grover explains the Vajrasana or the Thunderbolt Pose and its benefits in pregnancy especially for the lower limb muscles

Vajrasana – bend your knees and sit on your ankles. Place your hand on your knees and get your awareness to your breath. As you inhale, send deep breaths of comfort, joy, and love to your baby and exhale.

Be in this position for 30 seconds.

Slowly, open your eyes, get both your hands down on the mat, straighten your legs, and relax.

Vajrasana helps in pregnancy to combat all the problems like nausea and vomiting, which the womanly face. It helps in improving the digestive functions. It is an excellent exercise for the lower limb. It helps to stretch out your lower limb muscles, especially hip joints.