Nama Baddha Hasta Virabhadrasana

Nama Baddha Hasta Virabhadrasana - Bowing Hands Bound Warrior Pose
Nama Baddha Hasta Virabhadrasana - Bowing Hands Bound Warrior Pose

Nama Baddha Hasta Virabhadrasana is an Asana. It is translated as Bowing Hands Bound Warrior Pose from Sanskrit.

The name of this pose comes from "nama" to "bow", "baddha" meaning "bound", "hasta" meaning "hand", "Virabhadra" in reference to a legendary warrior, and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat".

This pose is a warriation of warrior poses and is part of the warrior pose sequence.[1][2]

Benefits and Cautions

This pose has many benefits: it stretches the chest and front shoulders, opens the inside of the hip and strengthens the legs.

Avoid this pose if you have ankle, knee, shoulder or lower back injuries.[1][2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Pose of the Month: Humble Warrior - Sonic Yoga". Sonic Yoga. 2014-10-30. Retrieved 2016-10-09.
  2. 1 2 "How to do Humble Warrior Pose". DOYOUYOGA.COM. 2016-01-19. Retrieved 2016-10-09.
  3. ↑ Mittra, Dharma (2003-04-01). Asanas: 608 Yoga Poses. Novato, Calif.: New World Library. ISBN 9781577314028.
  4. ↑ Rhodes, Darren; Sell, Christina; Longstaff, Michael (2013-02-10). Huang, Ellen, ed. Yoga Resource Practice Manual. Tirtha Studios & Yo Productions.
  5. ↑ Sparrowe, Linda; Martinez, David (2008-01-08). Yoga (1st edition ed.). New York: Universe. ISBN 9780789399878.
  6. ↑ Lacerda, Daniel (2015-11-10). 2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses. Black Dog & Leventhal. ISBN 9781631910104.
  7. ↑ Andiappan, Yogananth (2007-01-01). Yogananth Andiappan - Yoga From the Heart. International Yoga Academy Lim. ISBN 9789889982812.
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