Virasana or hero pose is an asana

Asana

Asana is a body position, typically associated with the practice of Yoga, originally identified as a mastery of sitting still, with the spine as a conduit of biodynamic union...

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Etymology

The name comes from the Sanskrit words vira meaning "man" or "hero" or "chief", and asana (आसन, Āsana) meaning "posture" or "seat".

Description

Virasana is a basic seated asana and a starting pose for several forward and backwards bends and certain twists. Virasana may also be used as an alternative to other seated poses such as the padmasana (lotus pose).

Variations

As is common with most yoga poses, there are many variations to virasana, depending on the school of yoga that is followed. Some of the more popular variations include adho mukha virasana (downward facing hero pose) and supta virasana (reclining hero pose).

External links

• Instructions
• Illustrated Page
• Animated Hero Pose (Virasana) Lesson