VIRABHADRASANA 2

Description

VIRABHADRASANA 2 Asana group: standing poses Translation of the name from Sanskrit: • Virabhadra — a mythical hero, an incarnation of Shiva. 1. Setup Starting position: a wide step. Turn the right foot out 90 degrees and the left foot in slightly. Bend the right knee over the ankle. Open the arms out to the sides in one line with the shoulders, the palms down. The gaze is over the right hand. Keep the torso vertical, the hips open to the side. Sink the pelvis down. Breathe evenly. Then change the side. 2. Simplified and advanced variations Simplified variations: • reduce the depth of the lunge; • keep the hands on the hips. Advanced variations: • sink deeper, bringing the front thigh parallel to the mat; • look toward the back hand. 3. Injury prevention The front knee over the ankle, tracking toward the toes. Do not lean the torso over the front leg. Keep the back foot grounded on its outer edge.

Effects

• strength
• flexibility
• balance
• boost_energy