Hero’s Meditation Pose

November 7, 2012/in Meditation Poses/by Christina Jagusiak

Dhyana veerasana

Sit in the Seated Base Position (Prarambhik Sthiti).
Bend the left leg underneath the right leg so that the left heel is touching the right buttock.
Bring the right leg over the top of the bent left leg so that the right heel is touching the buttock.
Adjust the right knee so that it is above the left knee.
Place both hands on top of one another resting on the right knee.
Ensure the head, neck and back upright and straight.
Close the eyes and relax the whole body.
After some time, release the legs and practice to the other side with the right leg underneath, left leg on top.

Breathing

Natural and relaxed.

Awareness

Concentrate on the physical balance.
Equalizing the weight between the right and left sides.

Benefits

Stretches the outer thigh muscles
Massages and tones the pelvic and reproductive organs.

Practice note

Unlike most the meditation asana, this asana internally rotates the hips and stretches the outer thigh muscles as opposed to the inner thigh muscles.
Place a small cushion under the buttocks, to raise the hips, tilt the pelvis and lower the knees towards to the floor.
Use whatever support is required to keep alignment of the spine with minimal effort.