Thursday's yoga pose for diabetes

VAJRASANA
The vajra or thunderbolt is regarded as the weapon of the lord Indra, the lord of goods. Similarly this asana may be regarded as the king of all asana related with the mind, the king of all the senses. Vajra is major pulse (nadi) directly related with the genito urinary system which regulates the sensual energy of one's body. Vajrasana series asanas are mostly recommended in therapeutic yoga. There is hardly anyone who has never been afflicted with sensual or digestive problems. The vajrasana series plays on important role in alleviating waist pain, spinal cord or shoulder pain. It is also quite effective for menstrual disorders and after normal delivery. There is no time limitations for these asanas. The only provision is that the person performing it should be an empty stomach and healthy. You can perform vajrasana during menstruation too. This relieves one from pelvic strain, waist pain or burning sensation. During vajrasana, the vital energy flows towards sahsradhara from muladhara, which helps in meditation. Even those who are suffering from a slip disc, can perform vajrasana easier than some other meditation poses.

Technique
•Bend the knees and holding them together sit down.
•Place the buttocks over both the soles.
•Hold the spinal chord and the neck straight.
•Place the palms over the knees.
•Relax and close the eyes.
•Do not allow the body to move forward or backward.
•Practice this according to your comfort level; particularly after the meal.
•Breath from your abdomen while in the pose.

Vajrasana can be performed even after meals.