Virbhdrasana is one of the most strenuous standing yoga pose. It requires a lot of strength, flexibility and balance. Warrior pose prepares the practitioner for standing forward Bend. It strengthens and energizes the whole body and improve concentration. The word Veer means courageous and Bhadra means fortunate.

How to practice Warrior pose–

Starting position–TADASANA

Take a deep breath and step your leg four to five feet apart. Raise your arms upwards to join both the palms right over your head. Exhale and turn the right foot outwards 90° to the right. The right heel must be aligned with the Arch of the left heel. Rotate the toes to the right keeping the arms straight. Exhale and Bend right knee until the right thigh becomes parallel to the floor. Keep the thigh perpendicular to the floor. Repeat the steps on the left side for the same duration as right.

Benefits of Virbhadrasan-

1.Expansion of chest and lungs develops the breathing.,

2.beneficial for pregnant women during second and third trimester

3.relieves stiffness in the neck shoulder and back

4. reduce excess fat from hips

5. useful for people suffering from back pain and enhance blood circulation in the body tones and strengthen knees size and ankle

6.stimulate abdominal organ and aids digestion.

7.build stamina and develop a sense of balance and coordination.

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