By Swami Harshananda
Vīrāsana literally means ‘heroic posture’.
Significance of Vīrāsana[edit]
Works on Haṭhayoga like the Gheranda Samhitā and the Hathayoga-pradīpikā prescribe several āsanas or yogic postures that help in regaining and retaining good health like controlling the prāṇic energy. One such āsana is the vīrāsana.
Vīrāsana Posture[edit]
In the sitting posture, the left leg is to be folded under the right thigh. The right leg is also folded, keeping the foot on the left thigh.
References[edit]
- The Concise Encyclopedia of Hinduism, Swami Harshananda, Ram Krishna Math, Bangalore