Hero posture

The Hero Posture
In Sanskrit word vira means hero, brave or eminent man, or warrior. The way a brave man takes position while attacking his enemy, the similar position is formed in this asana, hence it is called as Vira Asana or The Hero Posture.

Virasana: Hero posture (kneeling)
Baddha Padmasana: Bound lotus
Gomukasana: Cow face posture
Balancing asanas
Tolasana: Scale posture (lifting up in lotus)
Bakasana: Crow posture
Mayurasana: Peacok
Kukutasana: Cock posture
Miscellaneous asanas ...

Trikona Asana (Triangle pose)
Ugra Asana (Powerful posture)
Sutra Asana (Camel posture)
Vajra Asana (Diamond posture)
Vira Asana (Hero posture)
Vriksha Asana (Tree pose)
Vrischika Asana (Scorpion pose) ...

See also: Siddha, Padma, Hero, Posture, Yoga