• Meaning: Veera means 'the Warrior'. In this asana the final position looks like a warrior in an attacking position. Hence this asana is called the Veerasana

• Preposition: Standing position

• Attaining the asana position.

1. Take the left leg forward as much as you can.
2. Turn the toe of the right leg to the right to balance the position.
3. Fold both the hands in Namaskar position, keep them on the left knee and then bend in left knee so that there is an angle of 90 degrees in the lower left leg and thigh of the left leg.
4. Lift the hands in Namaskar position upwards without bending above your head. Take your neck back.

• Releasing the Asana position.

1. Maintaining the balance of the body, bring the hands down and keep them on the left knee. Straighten the neck.
2. Straighten the left knee and bring both the hands to the original position.
3. Turn the right toe to the original position.
4. Bring the left leg to the normal position.

Repeat the same procedure for right leg.