To add a torso stretch to the pose, extend the arms forward until they are parallel to the floor with the palms facing forward.
If you are practicing the pose as part of your meditation, you can bring your hands into the correct position instead of placing them on your thighs.If the ankles need extra padding in the this posture, place a rolled-up towel or blanket under each before fully coming into the posture. Experiment with different heights of support to find the best fit for you.If your ankles are overstretched - Again, in this position, you can place a rolled up yoga blanket in front of the ankles such that only the toes are lightly pressed into the mat.To ease the posture in this position, place a thin, tightly rolled blanket behind the knees and then sit on a block placed under the buttocks. When there is pain in your knee joint - It is due to your tight biceps femoris muscles.Make sure the seating bones are evenly distributed across the block or raised surface. When your buttocks are not reaching down - Place a block or thick folded towel to raise the level of the bottom of your buttocks and sit on top of it.Try these simple props and modifications to find the variation of the pose that works best for you: Since this is such a deep stretch for your knees, it’s important to take the pose slowly, use support if necessary, and make whatever modifications you need to make to feel stable, secure, and supported in the pose. If you feel pain at all, stop and add some height to support your hip. You should not feel pain in your knees when you are in the Hero Pose. This enforces proper positioning of your knees and thighs to avoid injury. The safest way to practice Virasana, especially in the beginning, is to sit on a folded blanket or block. The same analogy goes for Lord (Vira) Hanuman, who is seen kneeling before Lord Rama after the great war and hence is also known as “Vira Hanuman” (mighty but humble).ĪDVERTISEMENT CONTINUE READING BELOW Beginners’ tip Usually a hero is known for his action but his valor looks more spectacular in the end when he has won. Vira is said to the person who is ‘brave or conquerors over something’. “ Vira” = “hero or warrior or man or chief”.The Virasana is derived from the Sanskrit name, which is made up of two words - Vira + asana: Heart disease, arthritis, knee or ankle injury High blood pressure, lower back, function of the hip, knee, and ankle joints indigestion, flatulence, menstrual pain, thyroid and parathyroid productivityĪdho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog Pose), Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend Pose)Ĭrow Pose, Lotus Pose, Heron Pose, One-Legged Reclining Hero Pose Experts believe that Hero Pose can help with asthma and high blood pressure. The pose is great for relieving menstrual pain, indigestion and flatulence.
0 kommentar(er)
