07/05/2023
How much benefit do we get from practicing Warrior II (Virabhadrasana) pose?
Not only building strength in the core and legs, we usually forgot the small but important benefit of the eyes gazing.
In Warrior II pose, the eyes gaze out over the front fingertips (Virabhadrasana drishti). The eye gaze is important for a few different reasons:
It helps to improve focus and concentration, and brings the awareness to the present moment.
By keeping the gaze steady and fixed, it also helps to improve balance and stability in the pose.
The eye gaze can also help to create a sense of inner strength and determination, as though you're gazing out towards your goals.
In terms of the physical benefits, it can help to improve posture by lengthening the spine and preventing the head from drooping forward. It can also help to reduce tension in the neck and shoulders.
From a mental/spiritual perspective, the eye gaze can help to cultivate a sense of inner calm and focus, as well as a feeling of connection with the outer world. It can also help to activate the third eye chakra (Ajna), which is associated with intuition, wisdom, and perception.
What about the spiritual benefits of the pose? Would you acknowledge me?
