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[[File:Virabhadrasana I.png|thumb|right|''Side view of Virabhadrasana I'']]
'''Warrior I''' or '''Virabhadrasana I''' (Sanskrit: वीरभद्रासनis a standing yoga pose named after a mythological Hindu warrior, IPA: [ʋiːrɐbʱɐd̪rɑːsɐnɐ]; IAST: Vīrabhadrāsana) or Warrior 1 Pose is an asana commemorating Virabhadra. An incarnation of the exploits god Shiva, Virabhadra was fierce and powerful, with a thousand arms and hair and eyes of a mythical warriorfire.
== Etymology Technique==# Take a deep breath and step your legs 4-5 feet apart, raise your arms upwards to join both the palms right over your head.# Exhale and turn the right foot outwards 90 degree to the right, slightly turn the left foot inwards 45-60 degree to the right.# The right heel must be aligned with the arch of the left heel, rotate the torso to the right keeping the arms straight.# Exhale and bend the right knee until the right thigh becomes parallel to the floor, keep the right shin perpendicular to the floor.# This alignment will form a 90-degree angle between your right thigh and right shin, the bent knee must not extend beyond the ankle. It must be aligned right over the heel.# Left leg must remain stretched out and tighten at the knee throughout the practice, move your face in the upward direction and look at the joined palms. # Retain the final position from a few seconds to half a minute.Take long and deep breaths. to release the posture reverse the movements one by one in the same manner.# Repeat the steps on the left side for the same duration as right.<ref name="Technique"/>
==Effects==*Virabhadra's first aspectStrengthens your shoulders, (Vīrabhadrāsana I) is his arrivalarms, with swords in both handslegs, thrusting his way up through the earth from below.ankles and back*In his second aspectOpens yours hips, (Vīrabhadrāsana II) he sights his opponentchest and lungs* Improves focus, Daksha.balance and stability* Encourages good circulation and respiration*And in his third aspect (Vīrabhadrāsana III)Stretches your arms, moving swiftly legs, shoulders, neck, belly, groins and precisely, he decapitates Daksha with his sword.ankles* Energizes the entire body<ref name="Effects"/>
== Description Special requisites==* It is important to consult a doctor before you practice this asana, especially if you have spinal problems or have just recovered from a chronic illness.* If you have shoulder pains, raise your arms and leave them parallel to each other instead of holding them above your head.
<references>
<ref name="Technique">[http://www.finessyoga.com/yoga-asanas/virabhadrasana-warrior-pose-steps-benefits "Methodology"]</ref>
<ref name== Benefits =="Initial practice notes">[http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/virabhadrasana-benefits/#BeginnersTips "Beginers tips"]</ref>
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