half hero

Description

Ardha Virasana A seated or reclined posture with one leg bent forward and the other extended back, creating a half-kneeling shape. It is commonly used as a preparatory or counterpose in sequences involving deep knee bends or hip openers. Part of the hero pose family, it is practiced on both sides to maintain balance. The Sanskrit name ardha virasana reflects its relation to the full hero pose. A seated pose with one knee bent and the opposite leg extended forward, creating a half-kneeling position with the torso upright or reclined. It is commonly used as a preparatory stretch for deeper hip openers or hamstring stretches and can appear in warm-ups or cool-downs. This pose is a variation of the hero pose family and is practiced on both left and right sides to maintain balance.

Common Names

Images

No cues added yet.

Related Poses