Yoga delivers multiple benefits to hair health, beyond its well-known effects on flexibility and inner peace. People practice Vajrasana or "Thunderbolt Pose", to benefit their digestion, stress levels and circulatory health because this pose is basic, yet very effective. Traditional wellness practitioners now advise sitting in Vajrasana to stimulate hair growth and prevent hair loss while combing your hair. Let's see how...

What is Vajrasana

The Vajrasana pose requires sitting on your heels with your spine straight while placing your hands on your thighs after meals. The Sanskrit term "Vajra" translates to diamond and thunderbolt. The sitting position helps your body to digest food better, while it calms your mind. The relaxed position of Vajrasana allows you to maintain it for long periods, so you can perform it while practicing other self-care activities including hair combing.


Benefits for hair development

The primary hair advantage of Vajrasana according to yoga practitioners results from improved digestive functions, and enhanced blood circulation. Your body will efficiently absorb vitamins and minerals through proper digestion which directly supplies nutrients to hair follicles. Poor gut health leads to multiple hair issues following meals, which result in thinning and dullness of the hair. The practice of sitting in Vajrasana following a meal, serves dual purposes in Ayurveda and yoga, because it enhances digestion, thus enabling hair to obtain maximum nutritional value.
The position promotes blood circulation across your entire body including your scalp. Hair follicles receive better oxygen and nutrient delivery because of increased blood flow, which supports the development of strong healthy hair growth..

Hair combing while sitting in Vajrasana

The act of combing activates blood flow to the scalp, which helps distribute the natural oils produced by your skin throughout your hair. The practice of Vajrasana with combing achieves maximum effects through these two benefits:

Vajrasana enhances digestion while creating a calm state which helps control stress that leads to hair loss.
The practice of gentle hair combing during this pose actively stimulates your scalp to maintain both hair health and shiny appearance.
Yoga practitioners recommend using Vajrasana to comb your hair 100 times because this technique enhances blood circulation while strengthening follicle growth.
What does science say

Scientific research supports how yoga practices decrease stress levels and regulate hormones while enhancing blood flow which promotes better hair development. Research shows yoga helps maintain active hair follicles by reducing cortisol levels, which is the stress hormone. The practice of Vajrasana receives praise for its digestional benefits even though it does not involve inversion because it produces blood flow to the scalp.

Ayurveda and yoga texts advise performing Vajrasana after meals because the improved food nutrient absorption, eventually leads to better skin and hair health. Vajrasana and combing together, create enhanced scalp stimulation , which leads to improved hair health according to traditional methods, especially when used as part of comprehensive holistic practices that include nutritional care, stress management and lifestyle modifications.

Other Yoga poses to support hair growth

The following yoga poses will provide additional help to your hair growth needs:


Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Dog): Increases blood flow to the scalp.

Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand): Known for hormonal balance and circulation.

Balayam (Rubbing nails): Ayurvedic mudra for hair roots stimulation.

Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend): Energizes scalp.

Reference Links:
https://www.clinikally.com/blogs/news/8-yoga-poses-to-reduce-hair-fall-and-strengthen-your-hair-naturally
https://www.healthline.com/health/yoga-for-hair%23hair-benefits
https://www.artofliving.org/in-en/yoga/yoga-sequences-for/effective-asanas-pranayama-to-reduce-hair-fall

Disclaimer: This article is informational only and not a substitute for medical advice