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| − | '''Virabhadrasana | + | This pose looks like a soldier in the position of war so it is Called as '''Virabhadrasana (Warrior Pose)'''. Virabhadrasana 2 or Warrior 2 yoga pose is one of the effective yoga poses to strengthen arms, legs and abdomen area. |
| − | == | + | ==Technique== |
| + | # Stand straight with your legs by keeping distance 3-4 feet between each other. | ||
| + | # Inhale and raise both hands parallel to the ground and turn your head to the right. | ||
| + | # While exhaling slowly turn your right foot at 90 degrees to the right. | ||
| + | # Slowly bend your right knee. Keep in mind that right thigh should be parallel to the ground. Stay in this position for some time. Breathe deeply for 4 times. | ||
| + | # After this come to your original standing position breathe normally. And perform the same steps for left leg by turning head to left. | ||
| + | # Repeat this cycle for 4-5 times.<ref name="Technique"/> | ||
| − | + | ==Technique in pictures/animation== | |
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| − | * | + | ==Effects== |
| − | * | + | * Stretches your hips, groins and shoulders |
| − | + | * Opens your chest and lungs | |
| + | * Builds stamina and concentration | ||
| + | * Energizes tired limbs | ||
| + | * Stimulates your abdominal organs | ||
| + | * Helps relieve backaches, especially through your 2nd trimester | ||
| + | * Develops balance and stability | ||
| + | * Improves circulation and respiration | ||
| + | * Therapeutic for flat fleet, sciatica, osteoporosis, carpal tunnel and infertility<ref name="Effects"/> | ||
| − | + | ==Related Asanas== | |
| + | * [[ Baddha Konasana]] | ||
| + | * [[Supta Padangusthasana]] | ||
| + | * [[Utthita Trikonasana]] | ||
| + | * [[Vrikshasana]] | ||
| − | + | ==Special requisites== | |
| + | These are a few things you must be cautioned about when you do the Virabhadrasana. | ||
| − | + | * It is best to practice the Warrior Pose II under the supervision of a certified yoga instructor or after consulting your doctor, especially if you have had any spinal disorders in the past or if you have just recovered from a chronic illness. | |
| + | * People suffering from high blood pressure should completely avoid practicing this posture. | ||
| − | + | ==Initial practice notes== | |
| + | Here is a little tip for beginners. When you bend the left knee to a right angle as you get into the pose, bend it quickly with a deep exhalation, and aim to place the inside of the left knee towards the little-toe side of the left foot.<ref name="Initial practice notes"/> | ||
| − | + | ==References== | |
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| − | = | + | <references> |
| + | <ref name="Technique">[https://eyogaguru.com/warrior-2-yoga-pose-steps-and-benefits/ "Methodology"]</ref> | ||
| − | + | <ref name="Initial practice notes">[http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/veerabhadrasana-benefits/#BeginnersTips "Beginers tips"]</ref> | |
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| − | * | + | <ref name="Effects">[http://www.cnyhealingarts.com/2011/06/01/the-health-benefits-of-virabhadrasana-ii-warrior-ii-pose/ "Health benefits"]</ref> |
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| + | </references> | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | * [https://www.yogajournal.com/poses/warrior-ii-pose Virabhadrasana II on yogajournal.com] | ||
| + | * [http://harmonyyoga.com/the-benefits-of-warrior-ii Virabhadrasana II on harmonyyoga.com] | ||
| + | * [http://www.findhealthtips.com/the-health-benefits-of-virabhadrasana-ii-warrior-ii-pose/ Virabhadrasana II on findhealthtips.com] | ||
[[Category:Yoga]] | [[Category:Yoga]] | ||
Revision as of 12:48, 27 June 2018
This pose looks like a soldier in the position of war so it is Called as Virabhadrasana (Warrior Pose). Virabhadrasana 2 or Warrior 2 yoga pose is one of the effective yoga poses to strengthen arms, legs and abdomen area.
Contents
Technique
- Stand straight with your legs by keeping distance 3-4 feet between each other.
- Inhale and raise both hands parallel to the ground and turn your head to the right.
- While exhaling slowly turn your right foot at 90 degrees to the right.
- Slowly bend your right knee. Keep in mind that right thigh should be parallel to the ground. Stay in this position for some time. Breathe deeply for 4 times.
- After this come to your original standing position breathe normally. And perform the same steps for left leg by turning head to left.
- Repeat this cycle for 4-5 times.[1]
Technique in pictures/animation
Effects
- Stretches your hips, groins and shoulders
- Opens your chest and lungs
- Builds stamina and concentration
- Energizes tired limbs
- Stimulates your abdominal organs
- Helps relieve backaches, especially through your 2nd trimester
- Develops balance and stability
- Improves circulation and respiration
- Therapeutic for flat fleet, sciatica, osteoporosis, carpal tunnel and infertility[2]
Related Asanas
Special requisites
These are a few things you must be cautioned about when you do the Virabhadrasana.
- It is best to practice the Warrior Pose II under the supervision of a certified yoga instructor or after consulting your doctor, especially if you have had any spinal disorders in the past or if you have just recovered from a chronic illness.
- People suffering from high blood pressure should completely avoid practicing this posture.
Initial practice notes
Here is a little tip for beginners. When you bend the left knee to a right angle as you get into the pose, bend it quickly with a deep exhalation, and aim to place the inside of the left knee towards the little-toe side of the left foot.[3]
