4y

Ganesha Shiva Demo

Student··

Yoga on the mat→Anatomy & Safety→Seated→Thunderbolt ‑ Vajrasana

My legs fall asleep when I sit in vajrasana. Why, and how can I avoid it?

After a couple of minutes my feet tingle and go numb.

• 9y

  Lakshmi Vishnu Demo

  Yoga teacher··

  Your body weight compresses the nerves and blood vessels of the lower leg. Sit on a block or a rolled blanket between the heels and the pins and needles usually disappear.

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• 11y

  Sita Rama Demo

  Yoga teacher··

  A folded blanket under the ankles also helps. Come out as soon as it tingles; there is no prize for numb feet.

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