Half Hero Pose

Sanskrit: Ardha Virasana
Difficulty: Beginner
Category: Seated

Benefits

Stretches hip flexors and quadriceps. Opens groins.

Steps

  1. Kneel and place left foot forward in lunge position
  2. Sit back on right heel
  3. Keep hips over back heel
  4. Sink hips toward floor
  5. Breathe deeply
  6. Hold 1 minute each side

Tips

Use a block or blanket under hips if needed.

FAQ

How is this different from Half Pigeon?
Half Hero targets the quads and hip flexors more. Half Pigeon targets the hip external rotators.

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