Virabhadrasana

Virabhadrasana 1 | Warrior Pose 1

Benefits of Virabhadrasana 1 are that it stretches the stomach, chest, shoulders, and neck. It strengthens arms and back muscles, along with thighs, calves, and ankles.

Virabhadrasana describes a series of poses named for a powerful warrior in Hindu mythology, Virabhadra. The name is derived from the Sanskrit vira, meaning “hero,” bhadra, meaning “friend,” and asana, meaning “pose.” In English, the asana is commonly called “warrior pose.”



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