Virabhadra. The legend of Virabhadra says this great warrior was created from the earth and his mission was to destroy the ego mind with his great sword, eliminating suffering.
Each pose represents Virabhadra and his sword as he rises from the Earth (Virabhadrasana I), aims his sword (Virabhadrasana II), draws back his sword (Viparita Virabhadrasana), and destroys the ego (Virabhadrasana III).Begin this practice with 3-5 minutes of conscious breathing to center and calm your mind before moving.
The poses can either flow in as one breath per movement in a vinyasa style or each be held, perhaps for 5-10 breaths per pose.
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