Virasana (Hero’s Pose), Vajrasana (Thunderbolt Pose), Sukhasana (Easy Seat / Cross-Legged Seat), Svastikasana / Swastikasana (Auspicious Pose), Siddhasana (Accomplished Pose), Padmasana (Lotus Posture) – Meditation Seats Asana Digest Overview
Asana Digest Overview
Poses
Virasana (Hero’s Pose), Vajrasana (Thunderbolt Pose), Sukhasana (Easy Posture / Cross-Legged Seat), Svastikasana / Swastikasana (Auspicious Pose), Siddhasana (Accomplished Pose), Padmasana (Lotus Posture), and Baddha Padmasana (Bound Lotus Posture)
Objective
Be knowledgeable about the poses and review detailed teaching considerations.
Description
Explain the Sanskrit naming; contraindications and cautions; associated benefits and typical effects; instructions and cues for setting up and practicing the pose; variations to meet particular intentions and needs; and more teaching considerations.
See Also
Here we focus on teaching the specific pose(s). For important groundwork and teaching support see also: Asana Category – Meditation Seats.
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