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Virasana with Blanket
वीरासन कम्बल
Beginnerseated
Target Muscles
quadricepsanklesknees
Benefits (4)
- + Accessible Hero Pose
- + Reduces knee and ankle strain
- + Meditation seat
- + Iyengar method
Avoid If (1)
- - Severe knee injuries
About
Virasana on blanket — elevated version that's accessible to those with tight knees or ankles.
Step-by-Step Instructions
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1. Prepare a thick blanket or block.
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2. Kneel.
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3. Feet beside hips — place blanket/block under hips.
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4. Sit on the blanket — elevation reduces knee pressure.
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5. Spine straight.
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6. Hands on knees.
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7. Hold 1-5 minutes.
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8. Excellent for meditation or pranayama.
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9. Extend legs forward.
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10. Rest in Dandasana.