Story of Virabhadrasana

Jun 11

The Story of Virabhadrasana:

Virabhadrasana, also known as Warrior Pose, is a popular yoga posture that has a fascinating story behind it. According to Hindu mythology, Virabhadra was a fierce warrior who was born out of the matted locks of Lord Shiva, one of the most powerful Gods in Hinduism.

Sati, Lord Shiva's first wife, was insulted by her father Daksha, who did not respect her husband and his followers. In a fit of rage, Sati jumped into the sacrificial fire that her father had organized, and sacrificed her life. When Lord Shiva learned about Sati's death, he became overwhelmed with anger and sorrow and tore a lock of his matted hair. From this lock, Virabhadra was created, who was tasked with avenging Sati's death.

Virabhadra emerged from the lock of hair, wielding a sword and shield, and was accompanied by several fierce warriors. They marched towards Daksha's palace and devastated the entire place, wreaking havoc and destruction. The posture of Virabhadrasana is said to emulate Virabhadra's fierce stance and readiness for battle.

Larissa Rzemienski

Larissa Rzemienski began her yoga journey to heal following the loss of her spouse at a young age. As she dove deeper into her yoga practice, she decided to embark on the journey to become a certified yoga teacher. In 2015 she completed her 200-hour teacher training through LifePower in Tempe, Arizona. In 2019, she completed her 300-hour teacher training through Urban Yoga in Phoenix, Arizona. In addition, Larissa has certifications in Yoga Nidra, Yin Yoga, Meditation, Restorative Yoga, and as a Sound Practitioner. Larissa has also led several yoga teacher training programs for 200 and 300 hour students.

Larissa creates yoga offerings, yoga sequences, and classes that are unique and specialized for all her clients. She weaves in creativity through all her classes and loves learning more about yoga philosophy and yoga sutras. Larissa has served as the local lululemon store ambassador for the past several years and has offered large community events and in-store events for the lululemon community.

Outside of teaching yoga, Larissa is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified School Guidance Counselor for Grades K-12. She is a telehealth counselor and teaches college courses in counseling and mental health. Larissa has a Master of Counseling degree, M.B.A. in Marketing, and Ed.S. in Leadership.

Larissa also serves as a Wish Granter for Make a Wish Arizona.