Veerabhadrasana is the form of yoga you should try this week

Veerabhadrasana has many variations. This is one of them.

Benefits:

This pose stretches shoulders, hands, hips and legs. The leg muscles become shapely and strong and are relieved of cramps, if any. Improves breathing. The back becomes supple. Abdominal organs also benefit. Improves concentration and body balance as well.

How to do it

Stand straight with feet together and hands by the side of the body

Inhale and, with a jump, spread the legs about 4 feet apart

Raise the arms sideways, palms facing the ground

Turn the right foot to the right 90 degrees and the left foot also a bit to the right to feel comfortable.

Exhale and bend the right knee such that a 90-degree angle is formed between the inner thigh and the calf muscle and the right thigh is parallel to the ground. The right knee should be in line with the right heel

Stretch the hands sideways as much as you can and look at the right palm

Remember to stretch the muscles of the left leg too

Try to stay in this position for 10-30 seconds, taking deep breaths

Inhale and return to the second position

Repeat all the steps on the left side

NOTE: This asana is strenuous.People with medical conditions must consult their doctors before trying this. Do a little warm-up before exercising.