Raise the right knee and place the right foot flat on the floor beside the inside of the left knee.
Put the right elbow on the right knee and rest the chin on the palm of the right hand.
Rest the left palm on the left knee.
Close the eyes and relax.
Keep the body completely motionless and the spine and head straight.
Hold for some time, then release the pose and relax the knees.
Repeat with the left foot placed beside the right knee.
Variation
This asana may also be practised by sitting on the heel so that it stimulates mooladhara chakra.
Breathing
Slow, deep breathing, feeling that the energy synchronized with the breath is flowing in and out of bhrumadhya, the eyebrow centre.
Awareness
Physical – on keeping the head and spine straight, on the sense of balance, and on the breath.
Spiritual – on ajna chakra.
Duration
Practise for a minimum of two minutes. Repeat on the other side with the left elbow on the left knee.
Benefits
This asana balances the mind, increases the power of concentration, allows more awareness of the unconscious realms
and induces physical and mental relaxation quickly.
The thinking process becomes very clear and precise. It is useful for those who think too much or who have disturbed or uncontrollable thoughts. It is very good for the kidneys, liver, reproductive and abdominal organs.
Notes
Veerasana is also known as the thinker’s or philosopher’s pose.