Warrior Pose ("Virabhadrasana")

Description

Stand up, then take a big step back with one foot, the front foot pointing forward and the back foot slightly turned out at about 30 to 45°. Bend the front knee while keeping the back leg straight and active, with the heel reaching toward the floor. Turn your pelvis forward as much as possible without strain, straighten your torso over your hips, and raise your arms toward the sky in line with your shoulders. Keep your shoulders low and away from your ears, your neck long, and your gaze facing forward. Maintain a calm breath, seeking both stability in your grounding and length through your body, then come back to the starting position and repeat on the other side.

Settings

Equipment

No Equipment

Positions

Stand Up

Muscle groups

Lumbar extensorsShoulder flexorsHip extensorsHip flexors

Difficulty

Easy

Movement

ExtensionFlexion