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Virabhadrasana-II

विरभद्रासन II / Warrior Pose 2

September 30, 2024

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Introduction to the Asana

The Sanskrit name is derived from Vira (विरा) meaning hero, Bhadra (भद्रा )meaning friend and āsana (आसन) meaning “posture” or “seat”.

Benefits
  • Improves circulation and respiration.
  • Improves Stamina.
  • Strengthens the legs, thighs, and calves.
  • Stretches your shoulders, neck, back, belly, groin, legs, and arms.
  • Strengthens the lower body.
  • Stimulates abdominal organs.
  • Helps relieve backaches, especially through 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy.
  • Builds stamina and concentration.
  • Relieves Osteoporosis.
Steps to perform the Asana: Virabhadrasana-II
  • Stand straight in Tadasana position with your legs wide apart keeping a distance of 4 feet.
  • Make sure that your hips are at the center.
  • Now turn the left foot towards the left side and place it at 90 degrees, while turning the right foot inwards, placing it at 30 degrees.
  • Now raise both arms stretched out at shoulder level.
  • Take a few breaths and then raise the spine upwards relaxing the feet and the knees.
  • Slowly turn the body towards the left side facing the left foot, bend the left knee making sure it is placed just above the left ankle.
  • Facing the left foot, bring the chest out and up and expand the arms deep outwards at shoulder distance, stretching from the shoulder blades
  • Settle down in this yoga posture for a few seconds with normal breaths stretching your arms further as you go down the position.
  • It is essential to have the arms stretched out well.
  • Exhale and jump back to Tadasana and repeat all steps on the other side.
Common Misalignments / (Mistakes)
  • Leaning too forward or back
  • Incorrect hip placement
  • Back arm droops down
  • Overarching your lower back.
Contraindication / Cautions
  • Avoid in case of heart surgery.
  • Avoid in case of any chronic injury or pain in the spine, hips, knees, or shoulders.
  • Avoid in case of high blood pressure.
  • Avoid if suffering from diarrhoea.
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