'Virya' in Sanskrit means 'strength' and 'stambhan' refers to spinal cord. The pose strengthens spinal cord and hence the name. 'Virya' also means 'semen'. Practicing Virya Stambhan Pose improves semen production.
Virya Stambhan Pose stimulates svadhittana chakra, which governs creativity and happy state of mind. This chakra is also associated with sexuality. It develops healthy approach towards relationships with others.
Other Benefits of Virya Stambhan Pose
- Strengthen nervous system; cures nervous disorders
- Stretches and strengthens the spine
- Stretches and strengthens the legs
- Supports joint health
- Strengthens hips; reduces excess fat in hips
- Reduces excess fat in thighs
- Increases blood circulation to head
- Relieves flatulence
- Helps to cure anemia
- Promotes youthful appearance
- It is an effective yoga pose for insomnia
Instructions
- Assume Mountain Pose.
- Keep your feet about four to five feet apart from each other.
- Turn your right foot outwards at an angle of 90 degrees.
- Bend your right leg so your right knee and ankle are aligned.
- Lower your torso towards your right, slide your right hand under your right leg and place the right palm on the floor on the outer side of the right foot.
- Place your left palm on the floor on the inner side of the right foot. Alternately, you can bring the hands behind your back and hold the right wrist with your left hand.
- Deepen the bend and place your head on the floor between your left palm and the right foot. Your left leg should remain stretched.
- Hold the pose for 30 seconds. Repeat the same on the other side.
Note
In case of difficulty in placing the head on the floor, bend as much as possible. Alternately, you can place your head on a yoga block.
Those with spine conditions, severe back pain, chronic hip and joint conditions should refrain from practicing the pose.
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