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Virabhadrasana 2

     In Sanskrit, Vira means "warrior" or "hero," Bhadra means “friend” and Asana means "pose" or "seat." This Asana translates to Warrior Pose.

     This Asana is named after legendary warrior, Virabhadra and this story is told in the epic Kumarasambhava. This Asana is a less intense then Virabhadrasana 1 or Warrior Pose 1. This standing Asana helps to increase stability, strength and Dharana meaning "concentration."

Practice

  • Preform Tadasana or mountain pose.

  • Step forward with the right foot about four feet.

  • Make sure the heal of the right foot is in line with the arch of the left foot.

  • The left foot is about 30 degrees to the left of the body.

  • Inhale turning the torso inline with the hips.

  • Exhale bending the right knee, bringing the right leg into a right angle while making sure that the right knee does not pass the right foot. If so then walk the right foot forward.

  • Simultaneously lift the arms in line with the shoulders.

  • Look at the right hand.

  • Exhale lower the arms down to the sides of the body while straightening the right leg.

  • Turn to the left while adjusting the feet to preform the left side.

Virabhadrasana 2
Duration

  • Practice for 30 seconds gradually building up to 2 minutes.



    • Note
  • During the practice, do not allow the knee to pass the foot, the knee is not designed to take that kind of stress.


    • Awareness

  • While practicing bring your awareness to Muladhara Chakra.


    • Precautions with Virabhadrasana 2

  • Do not practice if you have a heart condition, heartburn, diarrhea, or dysentery.

  • Women with menorrhagia and metrorrhagia should avoid this practice.



    • Benefits of Virabhadrasana 2

  • Strengthens the shoulders, hips and groin.

  • Strengthens the vastus medialis muscle which is one of the muscles that make up the quadriceps, keeping the knee cap in place.

  • Elongates the muscles of the inner thighs and chest.

  • Relives muscles cramps in the calf and thigh.

  • Brings elasticity to the legs and back muscles.

  • Opens the chest while building Dharana and stamina.

  • Increases awareness of the body.

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