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
- Sit in Vajrasana (kneeling). Place one foot on the opposite thigh close to the hip.
- Tuck the other foot under the opposite thigh.
- Sit upright, both sitting bones even.
- Hands on knees in a meditative gesture.
- Breathe evenly. Switch legs and repeat.
Caution
- Keep the spine neutral. Do not force the knee — use a block under the hips if needed.