To get the maximum benefits with the practice of this pose, it is said, one should feel like a warrior, having strength, confidence and power. Given below are the main benefits one derives while practicing Virabhadrasana II.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Hamstrings are stretched and opened to the maximum<\/strong>: In Virabhadrasana II like all other Virabhadrasana, the focus is on the legs and mainly the hamstrings. Here the deep stretch obtained at the hamstring muscles with the bending of the knee and rooting the foot firm into the floor, gives a great opening to the upper thighs and hence the hamstrings extend to the maximum too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Athletes gain with the expansion of the hamstrings making it strong<\/strong>: With the expansion and the stretching of the hamstrings, generally the athletes would find this very helpful if this pose is practiced often before their run or their event. It makes the hamstrings strong and hence less prone for injury and even with the injury the recovery would be fast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Flexing of hips<\/strong>: While it is very important not to place the entire upper body weight on the hips, adjusting the hips with the alignment of the shoulders and the feet, will bring in greater flexibility with practice. The hips take the lower part of the body into the deep expansion of the legs which works on strengthening of the hips, thus making it flexible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Stretches the knees, ankles and the foot<\/strong>: The flexing of the hips, and stretching of the thighs gives that much stretch to the knees, ankles and the foot. One must make sure though, the weight of the body does not fall entirely on the knee and the foot. The art of balancing of the body and evenly distributing the weight is considered as one of the main tools while practicing yoga poses. And Virabhadrasana II is one of them. As the knees, ankles and the feet stretch in the pose, this eventually makes strong legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Tones the leg muscles<\/strong>: With all the stretches happening at the thighs, knees, calves and foot, the entire leg muscles are toned making them strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Stimulation of the internal organs<\/strong>: With the flow of blood being slightly blocked at the knees, the blood flows towards the upper body increasing it. This supply of blood, benefits the intestines, liver and the stomach. Thus stimulating the entire abdominal area and it\u2019s internal organs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Heals lower back pain<\/strong>: The practice of this pose is considered a great way to heal the stiffness around the lower back close to the hips. The stretching of the muscles around the lower back with the flexing of the hips, acts as a great way to expand the muscles around the lower back thus reducing the tightness and the stiffness, healing one from back pains and rigid lower back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Expansion of the chest and the lungs<\/strong>: This beautiful pose with the upper body raised and the arms stretched out at shoulder level, opens the chest, giving room for deep breathing by filling in maximum into the lungs. This works with improving the lung capacity with the expansion of the chest. This expansion also tones the upper abdomen too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Boosts concentration and stamina<\/strong>: Considering the most important part of the practice of this pose, is the stability and the strength, repeated practice of this pose, Virabhadrasana II or Warrior Pose II, boosts concentration and stamina thus making the practice of this pose more and more beautiful and easy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Expands and strengthens the shoulders and arms<\/strong>: With the arms stretched out at shoulder level, this pose gives a great opening to the shoulders with the maximum expansion of the arms. This expansion, strengthens the shoulders blades and the arms, making it more flexible too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Acts as a great way to shape the body with the alignment<\/strong>: As this pose works best, only if the alignment of the feet, thighs, hips and shoulders are perfect, it adds a great shape to the body thus also toning the entire body. The overall toning of the body adds beauty to the practitioner too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Awareness of body to maintain balance<\/strong>: Virabhadrasana II like most poses brings awareness of the body if the breathing is controlled and rhythmic. This awareness helps to improve the posture and hence master the pose gradually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Namaste <\/p>\n\n\n\n Christel<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" To get the maximum benefits with the practice of this pose, it is said, one should feel like a warrior, having strength, confidence and power. 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