Anahata Chakra Baddha Hasta Virabhadrasana

Anahata Chakra Baddha Hasta Virabhadrasana - Open Heart Chakra Hands Bound Warrior Pose
Anahata Chakra Baddha Hasta Virabhadrasana - Open Heart Chakra Hands Bound Warrior Pose

Anahata Chakra Baddha Hasta Virabhadrasana is an Asana. It is translated as Open Heart Chakra Hands Bound Warrior Pose from Sanskrit.

The name of this pose comes from "Anahata Chakra" meaning "Heart Chakra", "baddha" meaning "bound", "hasta" meaning "hand", "virabhadra" in reference to a legendary warrior, and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat".

This pose is a variation of the warrior poses, and is part of the warrior pose sequesnce.[1]

Benefits and Cautions

This pose has many benefits: it strengthens the leg muscles, stretches the chest and front shoulders, promotes spinal flexibility and stimulates the internal organs of the torso.

Be careful while doing this pose if you have any knee or ankle injuries, shoulder injuries, or spinal injuries.[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Master Class: Dwi Pada Viparita Dandasana (Two-Legged Inverted Staff)". Yoga Journal. 2008-07-05. Retrieved 2016-10-09.
  2. ↑ Mittra, Dharma (2003-04-01). Asanas: 608 Yoga Poses. Novato, Calif.: New World Library. ISBN 9781577314028.
  3. ↑ Rhodes, Darren; Sell, Christina; Longstaff, Michael (2013-02-10). Huang, Ellen, ed. Yoga Resource Practice Manual. Tirtha Studios & Yo Productions.
  4. ↑ Sparrowe, Linda; Martinez, David (2008-01-08). Yoga (1st edition ed.). New York: Universe. ISBN 9780789399878.
  5. ↑ Lacerda, Daniel (2015-11-10). 2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses. Black Dog & Leventhal. ISBN 9781631910104.
  6. ↑ Andiappan, Yogananth (2007-01-01). Yogananth Andiappan - Yoga From the Heart. International Yoga Academy Lim. ISBN 9789889982812.
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