hero pose

Seated kneeling stretch

Hero pose is a yoga position where you kneel with your buttocks resting between your heels, spine upright, and hands on your thighs.

The pose stretches the thighs, knees, and ankles while promoting an open chest and erect posture.

Also called by its Sanskrit name, virasana.

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thighs · quadriceps · quad stretch · ankles · alignment · breath · stillness · inner peace · mat · asana · warrior · grounding · spine · upright · dignity · calm · lotus · thunderbolt

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Standing balance with raised leg

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