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Shilpa Shetty Unveils Supta Vajrasana: A Slow-Burn Yoga Pose with Deep Benefits
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News18•22-09-2026, 08:25
Shilpa Shetty Unveils Supta Vajrasana: A Slow-Burn Yoga Pose with Deep Benefits
- •Shilpa Shetty demonstrates Supta Vajrasana (Reclining Thunderbolt Pose), emphasizing patience and mindful control over speed.
- •The pose starts in Vajrasana, gradually leaning back to rest the head and upper back on the floor, requiring flexibility and careful alignment.
- •Shilpa highlights benefits including deep stretching of the front body, improved flexibility in the spine, knees, and ankles, and enhanced digestion.
- •The actress cautions individuals with knee or ankle pain against attempting this advanced stretch.
- •For Shilpa, yoga transcends fitness, evolving into a journey of self-discovery, balance, and mindful living, advocating for slowing down in a fast-paced world.
Key Questions Answered
Supta Vajrasana, or Reclining Thunderbolt Pose, begins by sitting on your heels in Vajrasana, then slowly leaning backwards with the support of your hands and forearms before lowering your upper body and head completely to the floor while maintaining steady breathing.
According to Shilpa Shetty, the pose deeply stretches the front of the body, supports spinal, knee, and ankle flexibility, works through the quadriceps, hip flexors, and psoas, opens the ribcage for deeper breathing, and aids digestion.
Shilpa Shetty specifically cautions individuals who are currently experiencing knee or ankle pain against attempting this advanced stretch.
