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One of the best poses and a version of Virasana is Supta Virasana. It stretches your hip flexors, knees, and thighs. Both Reclining Hero Pose and Reclined Hero Pose are other names for it.

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Secondly, Virasana is considered a grounding pose that helps calm the mind. By sitting on the ground and focusing on the breath, practitioners can obtain a sense of stability and inner strength.

In case you want a variation, then you can progress into Supta Virasana or Reclined Hero Pose. While it is an easy pose to perform, it is best to avoid this pose if you have pain in your knees.