“Is Thunderbolt the same as Hero Pose? Or Hero Pose. Difference Among Thunderbolt, Hero, and Toe SquatEach of these poses stretches the feet, ankles, and quads in different ways. Thunderbolt PoseWhen you think of Thunderbolt Pose (Vajrasana), imagine kneeling on the mat and sitting back onto your heels. Hero PoseAs opposed to Thunderbolt Pose, in which you’re sitting on your feet, Hero Pose (Virasana) asks you to sit in between them.