Virasana Paschim Namaskarasana

Hero With Reverse Prayer Arms

Shoulders
Hero With Reverse Prayer Arms demonstrated on a yoga mat

How to do Hero With Reverse Prayer Arms

  1. Separate your feet enough to make space for your seat, keeping the tops of your feet down.
  2. Lower your seat between your heels only if your knees and ankles remain comfortable.
  3. Let your thighs point forward without squeezing your knees together.
  4. Stack your ribs over your pelvis rather than arching your lower back.
  5. Bring your hands behind your waist and bend your elbows within a comfortable range.
  6. Turn your fingertips upward and bring your palms toward each other without forcing contact.
  7. Let your elbows settle away from your ribs without pushing them outward.
  8. Separate your palms and bring your hands around to rest on your thighs.

Variations

Sit on a block between your feet to reduce the depth of the knee bend.