Vajrasana - Variations (Part 2)

Vajrasana is very good for the ankle. It really stretches the ankle to the fullest and this was discussed in part 1.
Picture 2A- For good flexibility for the lower back and the upper back.

Note : People having spine problem or anything related to spine should check with the yoga teacher and doctor as well.



Picture 2B - Using the hands to stretch the upper back and lower back .

Note : Please check with yoga teacher and a doctor to do this pose . Especially, those with spine problem should not try this.





Picture 3 - Stretching the thigh fully.





 
Picture 4 - Good for lower back and upper back and much safer.

Note : People with spine related problem should not try this.




Picture 5 - Using Vajrasana for short meditation. Usually the easy pose, half-lotus pose and lotus pose are used for meditation



 Picture 6 - This pose enables the back to stretch more