Kneeling Pyramid Arms

Sanskrit Name:	Vajrasana
Similar Pose Names:	Vajrasana Pyramid Arms,Adamantine Pyramid Arms,Diamond Pyramid Arms
Category:	Seated & Floor
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Membership Category:	Yoga Lesson Planner
Sub Category:	Seated & Floor
Types:	Stretch, Hip Opener, Seated & Floor, Restorative, Seated, Object
Anatomy:	Arms & Shoulders, Biceps & Triceps, Core, Hamstrings, Hips, Knees, Lower Back, Psoas, Wrists & Arms
Chakras:	Base, Sacral Centre, Heart Centre, Throat Centre, Third Eye, Crown Centre
Therapy:	Anxiety, Back Pain, Poor Posture, Stress
Drishti:	Tip Of Nose
Dosha:	Pitta, Kapha

Sit with buttocks on heels. Feet slightly wider than hips with tops of feet flat on floor. Angle big toes slightly toward each other. Bring arms behind with palms touching

Stretches thighs, knees, ankles. Open shoulder joints, creating space between shoulder blades.

Bolster or block between legs. Hero with hands interlocked behind.

Knee or ankle injury.

Hero Pose

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The Vajrasana (kneeling) name comes from the Sanskrit words vajra, a weapon whose name means "thunderbolt" or "diamond", and asana meaning "posture" or "seat". Virasana is the perfect tonic for tired legs and arms. It's also a good alternative to Lotus Pose for meditation.