Virasana
(veer-AHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Thunderbolt Pose (Vajrasana)
Modification: arms to the sides; modified version for tight ankles
Pose Type: seated
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)
HERO POSE: SITTING ON THE HEELS—HANDS ON THE KNEES
Hero Pose
Virasana
(veer-AHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Thunderbolt Pose (Vajrasana)
Modification: hands on the knees, palms up
Pose Type: seated
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose), Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the
eyebrows)