“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
