Virabhadrasana | Warrior pose
What does virabhadrasana mean or warrior pose ?
Virabhadrasana
is a Sanskrit word which is made up of two words in which the first word is
"Veer" which means "warrior" and the second word is
"Bhadra" which means "friend". Warrior pose is an asana celebrating
the exploitation of a legendary warrior.
Veerabhadra
is a mythological character created by Lord Shiva and the name Virabhadrasana Mudra is derived from it. It is an asana
honoring the achievements of a legendary warrior.
Therefore,
it is also called Warrior Pose. This asana is considered one of the most
beautiful postures in yoga, and by doing this asana exercises the whole body.
Let us know in detail how to perform Virabhadrasana.
It is a very simple yogasana,
which is considered beneficial for health.. It is also considered an
important yoga pose for beginners
How to do Virabhadrasana | Warrior pose : -
Method of
performing Virabhadrasana
*
Veerabhadrasana is the most attractive posture from yogasanas. It brings beauty
and gratitude to yoga practice.
* Stand
upright with legs spread from 3 to 4 feet away.
* Rotate the
right leg 90 degrees and the left leg 45 degrees.
* Check -
Keep the right heel in line with the left foot.
* Raise both
hands up to the shoulders, palms should be open towards the sky.
* Check -
hands parallel to the ground.
* Bend your
right knee while exhaling.
* Check -
right knee and right ankle should be in a straight line. The knee should not go
beyond the ankle.
* Turn the
head and look at your right.
* Stabilize
the posture and pull your hands slightly.
* Slowly
lower the pelvis. Stay steady in this posture like a warrior and keep smiling.
Keep breathing until you go down.
* Get up
while breathing.
* Bring both
hands down while exhaling.
* Repeat
this from the left side.
What are the benefits of Virabhadrasana or warrior pose
*
Strengthens hands, feet and waist.
* Increases
balance in the body, increases tolerance.
* It is very
beneficial for those who sit and work.
* Very
effective in shoulder tightness.
*
Immediately relieves shoulder tension or shoulder pain.
* Enhances
courage, grace and peace.
What are the precautions to be taken while doing Virabhadrasana
* If you
have problems with spinal pain, then you must consult a doctor before
performing this asana.
* If you
have back pain problem, do not do this asana.
* If you
have shoulder pain, raise your hands and keep them parallel to each other
instead of placing them above your head.
* If you
have neck pain then you can keep the neck straight.
* Pregnant
women will benefit from performing this asana regularly, especially if they are
in their second and third trimesters.
* If you are
suffering from knee pain or have arthritis, you can use wall support to do this
asana.
* People
suffering from heart problems or high blood pressure should avoid this asana.
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