In every Asana there is one important thing “Sthira Sukham Asanam” . It means when you attempting any pose you should feel comfortable, steady and happy. The Virabhadrasana manages both the Sthira and Sukham of your body. In this Pose, holding the back arm lifted and the back foot grounded animates the mindfulness.
Steps
- First get into the standing position keep your body straight. By your legs keep a distance of 3-4 feet between each other.
- Breathe in and lift up your both hands. (Keep your hands parallel to the floor or ground) and turn your head to the right side.
- During breathing out gently turn your right feet at the angle of 90 degrees to the right side
- Now gently bend your right knee little bit downward to the ground.
- Ensure that your right thigh ought to be parallel to the floor or ground.
- Remain in this Pose for 30 seconds and breathe deeply about 3 to 4 times.
- After that breathe out and slowly down your hands and come to the standing position and breathe normally.
- Rest for a while.
- After this attempt the same steps with your left leg by turning your head to the left side.
- Repeat this process for 3 to 6 times.
Benefits of Virabhadrasana
- This Pose stretches and strengthens your legs and ankles.
- It helps to stretch the chest, lungs, shoulders, and groins.
- It helps to improve the digestive system and provoke the abdominal organs.
- It helps to boost the stamina.
- Relieves in any kind of backaches.
- Good exercise for pregnant women. (Pregnant women who are in their second and third trimesters. But they must have consulted with a doctor and concern yoga expert before doing this pose).
- It is beneficial in the problems of osteoporosis, flat feet, carpal tunnel syndrome, infertility, and sciatica.
- This pose spreads courage, peace, calmness, and auspiciousness to the mind and body also. It is an extremely comfortable pose to do.
