Modification: palms facing up
Pose Type: seated
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)
Hero Pose
Virasana
(veer-AHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Thunderbolt Pose (Vajrasana)
Modification: forward bending, ankles crossed, palms to the floor by the knees
Pose Type: seated, forward bend
Drishti Point: Angushtamadhye or Angustha Ma Dyai (thumbs), Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)
Hand Position of the Pose Dedicated to Garuda in Hero Pose
Hasta Garudasana in Virasana
(HUH-stuh guh-ru-DAHS-uh-nuh in veer-AHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Hand Position of the Pose Dedicated to Garuda in Thunderbolt Pose (Hasta
Garudasana in Vajrasana)
Modification: 1. half forward bend