Virasana vs Vajrasana - Hero vs Thunderbolt Pose [6 mins]

This is a Yoga Foundations video, aimed at helping introduce you to different yoga poses, breathing techniques, etc. and showing you different variations so you can incorporate them into your personal practice and learn to make them your own.

4 variations of Virasana and Vajrasana

There is a difference between Virasana (Hero's pose) and Vajrasana (Thunderbolt pose)!

Benefits/contra-indications

• Stretches tops of feet and thighs
• Can help with digestion and relieving gas
• Beneficial for calming the mind and nervous system
• Can be a good for meditation
• Be careful if you have any leg, hip, foot or lower back injuries. Use props or different variations depending on what is going on in your body.

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