Warrior III

Sanskrit: Virabhadrasana

Virabhadrasana, a fierce warrior, Virabhadra is often depicted as having a thousand heads, eyes, and feet. Draped in the skin of a tiger, this warrior wields a thousand clubs. In Virabhadra’s origin story, he is created from a single dreadlock from Shiva’s head, a manifestation of the rage he feels upon feeling like his true love has died. The shape of virabhadrasana III comes from this story, the moment when Virabhadra beheads the king Daksha and extends forward to place the head on a stake.

Despite the outward appearance and violent origin, this powerful pose is actually a great reminder of our own inner strength and the measures we would take in the name of true love.

Benefits

PHYSICAL BENEFITS:

  • Strengthens ankles, legs, shoulders, and back.
  • Tones the abdomen and core.
  • Improves posture.

ENERGETIC BENEFITS:

  • Creates a sense of power.

Safety and Precautions

  • Recent or chronic injury to the hips, knees or shoulders.
  • High blood pressure (be mindful of keeping the arms raised in line with the heart for extended periods of time)

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