05/29/2026
Virabhadrasana: warrior pose
πππ§ππππππ§π was a legendary, mythical warrior.
Sati and Shiva were in love, but her father refused to accept it. She went to him and pleaded for his understanding, but he would not yield. Her sorrow turned to fury and she went up in flames before him. Shiva sent the great warrior to confront Satiβs father. He rose up from the pile of ashes (warrior 1), drew his sword to cut off his head (warrior 2), then picked it up to place it on a stake (warrior 3). A distraught and resurrected Sati was furious at her lover. Shiva saw how impetuous he had been and brought her father back to life.
The greatest battle we fight as warriors is sometimes against our own reactions. We may not always be perfect, but we can learn to make things right.
Yoga Sutra 1.33
βIn order to preserve an elevated state of mind, be happy for those who are happy, cultivate compassion for those who are sad, feel delight for those deemed to be lucky, and experience indifference toward those perceived to be wicked.β
Which is your favorite version of Virabhadrasana?
