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Virasana

Vīrāsana

beginner2 minVATAPITTA

Benefits

  • Improves blood supply to joints
  • Removes abdominal fat with practice
  • Increases spinal flexibility
  • Strengthens knees and ankles
  • Good for digestion when held after meals

Steps

  1. Sit in Vajrasana (kneeling). Place one foot on the opposite thigh close to the hip.
  2. Tuck the other foot under the opposite thigh.
  3. Sit upright, both sitting bones even.
  4. Hands on knees in a meditative gesture.
  5. Breathe evenly. Switch legs and repeat.

Caution

  • Keep the spine neutral. Do not force the knee — use a block under the hips if needed.