Lion Pose Dedicated to an Avatar of Lord Vishnu in Hero Pose
Narasimhasana in Virasana
(nuh-ruh-sim-HAHS-uh-nuh in veer-AHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Lion Pose in Thunderbolt Pose (Simhasana in Vajrasana)
Modification: sitting on the heels
- Cat Tilt
- Dog Tilt
Pose Type: seated - forward bend
- mild backbend
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)
HERO POSE: SITTING ON THE HEELS—ARMS UP & FORWARD BEND
Hero Pose—Raised Bound Hands
Virasana Urdhva Baddha Hastasana
(veer-AHS-uh-nuh OORD-vuh BUH-duh huh-STAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Thunderbolt Pose Raised Bound Hands (Vajrasana Urdhva Baddha Hastasana)