Virasana is an Indian translation for Hero's pose. This pose is also known as the thinker's or philosopher's pose. You can learn this asana as below:

Variation I:

• One may practice with sitting on the heel so as to stimulate the Muladhara Chakra.

 

Routine	Benefits
Breathing Pattern	Consciousness

Routine:

• Get in Vajrasana pose.

• Keep the spinal chord and the neck straight.

• Raise the right knee and place the sole on the floor.

• Retain the left leg in Vajrasana pose.

• Attempt to touch the anal point with the heel.

• Hold the right knee at the shoulder level.

• Stretch forward the right hand.

• Place the left hand on the left knee.

• Place the right elbow on the right knee.

• Place the right palm over the right cheek and chin.

• Balance the body in this pose and hold yourself for a while.

• Close the eyes and remain conscious towards the breathing.

• Repeat this with the left leg and complete the cycle.

• Practice this for at least 3 minutes with both the legs.

Breathing Patterns:

• Easy, natural and rhythmic with deep and slow breath.

Consciousness:

• Physical - Keep the spinal chord and the neck straight.
• Spiritual - on Ajna Chakra.
  

Benefits:

• Advances the concentration.

• Balances the mental tension.

• Enlivens the thought process.

• Removes the blockages in the kidney and digestive system.

• Benefits reproductive and abdominal organs related problems.

Variation II:

• One may practice with sitting on the heel so as to stimulate the Muladhara Chakra.
  
  

Routine:

• Get in the Vajrasana pose.

• Place the right leg over the left thigh like the half lotus posture.

• Keep the leg near to the lower abdomen and the right knee on the floor.

• Place the palms together to the breast in the prayer position and relax.

• Slowly raise yourself on the knees.

• You may use the left leg as a lever and the right knee as a support.

• Do not jerk and keep the spine straight.

• Balance and raise the hands above the head.

• Keep the palms together and point the fingers upward.

• Remain in this position as long as you feel comfortable.

• Bring the hands back to the breast and slowly lower the body down on the floor.

• Repeat with the left leg on the top of right thigh.

• Practice up to 3 times on both sides.
  

Breathing Patterns:

• Inhale when you raise the body from the floor.
• Breathe normal in the final position.
• Exhale when you lower down the body.

Consciousness:

• Physical - on maintaining balance and steadiness in the upright position.
• Spiritual - on Swadhisthan Chakra.
  

Benefits:

• Stabilizes the nervous system.

Contraindication:

• Knee weakness.
• Arthritis.
• Osteoarthritis.