Virabhadrasana 1, Warrior pose 1

Daksha once celebrated a great sacrifice, but he did not invite his daughter Sati nor her husband Siva, the chief of the gods. Sati, however, went to the sacrifice, but being greatly humiliated and insulted threw herself into the fire and perished. When Siva heard this he was gravely provoked, tore a hair from his matted locks and threw it to the ground. A powerful hero named Virbhadra rose up and awaited his orders. He was told to lead Siva's army against Daksha and destroy his sacrifice. Virbhadra and his army appeared in the midst of Daksha's assembly like a hurricane and destroyed the sacrifice, routed the other gods and priests and beheaded Daksha.
This asana is dedicated to the powerful hero created by Siva from his matted hair.

Benefits: Stretches the whole body, chest, shoulders, neck, belly groin, legs,strengthens shoulders, arms and muscles of back. Strengthens and stretches the thighs, calves and ankles. Stretch opens the lungs. Reduces fat.

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