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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.

Prerequisite Knowledge

The focus of Asana Digests is teaching specific poses. This support presumes you’re aware of the groundwork and teaching support here: Asana Category – Meditation Seats.

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