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Thursday, March 27, 2014

Veerasana (Hero Pose)



“Veera” means a hero, a warrior. The practice of this asana increases appetite. Those who perform this asana develop the spirit of adventure, enthusiasm and bravery in them.

Procedure for Veerasana (Hero Pose)
  • Sit on the floor. Keep the body erect and eyes straight.
  • Bend either of the legs at the knee and place the heel below the anus.
  • Bend the other leg at the knee and place it on the thigh of the former leg.
  • Extend the arms forward in line with the shoulders and put then on the head.
  • Keep the loins, the neck and the head in a vertical straight line.
  • Breathe slowly and normally.
  • Hold this position for eight seconds and then assume the posture as in the original position.
  • Then bend the other leg and perform this asana again.
  • The performance of this asana should be repeated six times in a day.

Advantages of Veerasana (Hero Pose)
  • Stretches the hips, thighs, knees, ankles and feet
  • Improves circulation and relieves tired legs
  • Strengthens foot arches, relieving flat feet
  • Improves digestion and relieves gas
  • Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause
  • Improves posture
  • Reduces swelling of the legs during pregnancy (through second trimester)

Therapeutics
  • GIT disorders
  • Asthma
  • High Blood Pressure

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