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Virasana with Blanket

वीरासन कम्बल

Beginnerseated

Target Muscles

quadricepsanklesknees
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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.