ANAHATA CHAKRA BADDHA HASTA VIRABHADRASANA
ANAHATA CHAKRA BADDHA HASTA VIRABHADRASANA open Heart Chakra Hands Bound Warrior Pose from Sanskrit. The name of this pose comes from "Anahata Chakra" meaning " HeartChakra ", "baddha" meaning "bound", "hasta" meaning "hand", "virabhadra" in reference to a legendary warrior, and "asanas" meaning "posture" or "seat". This pose is a variation of the warrior poses, and is part of the warrior pose sequesnce. STEP 1 Stand in Tadasana (Mountain Pose). With an exhale, step or lightly jump your feet 31/2 to 4 feet apart. Raise your arms perpendicular to the floor (and parallel to each other), and reach actively through the little-finger sides of the hands toward the ceiling. Firm your scapulas against your back and draw them down toward the coccyx. STEP 2 Turn your left foot in 45 to 60 degrees to the right and your right foot out 90 degrees to the right. Align the right h...
