PHYSICAL YOGA
Run
Hero Pose and Reclining Hero Pose
[Virasana, veer-AHS-anna] and [Supta Virasana, soup-tah veer-AHS-anna]
1. Come to sitting on your knees
2. Edge the feet out from under your buttocks
3. Keeping the core engaged and lifting through the
top of the head, bring the hands to heart center
4. Hold for 3-4 breath cycles or longer if you choose
5. If it feels right for you extend this stretch by
bringing your hands to the mat behind you and
lower your torso
Certain types of knee injuries can be exacerbated by
this pose. If it doesn’t feel right skip it.
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