Sanskrit: Virabhadrasana; Veera - Vigorous, warrior, courageous; Bhadra - Auspicious, auspicious, friend; seat - seat; Record pronunciation for veer-ah-bah-DRAHS-anna. This asana is named after the mythological character created by Lord Shiva called Veerabhadra. In Sanskrit, Veera means hero, Bhadra means friend, and Asana means seat. This asana is one of the most beautiful asanas in yoga. It celebrates the achievements of a legendary warrior. This posture is commonly called Warrior Pose II.