Warrior 2 is an iconic yoga pose that you see everywhere from magazine covers to television commercials. In this video, we explore how to:
- Set up and practice this lateral facing pose from a standing or kneeling position
- Adapt the posture for seated yoga practice
- Use the wall for stability in the pose
Props to try: Wall. Chair.
Benefits:
- Strengthens the legs
- Opens the chest, shoulders, hips, and arms
- Lengthens the spine
- Increases confidence
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Warrior 1 / Virabhadrasana 1
Warrior 1 engages all the muscles of the body as it strengthens the legs, back and shoulders. In this video, we explore how to:
- Set up and practice this forward-facing pose in a way that feels good in your body
- Adapt the posture for seated yoga practice
- Use the wall to find stability in the... -
Warrior 3 / Virabhadrasana 3
Warrior 3 is a forward-facing balance posture that rounds out our trio of Warrior poses. In this video, we explore how to:
- Set up the pose and use a wall for support
- Vary the height of the back leg and arm positioning to find ease or challenge in the pose
- Adapt the posture using chairs for ... -
Low Lunge / Anjaneyasana
Low lunge creates a stable foundation for other standing postures like a crescent lunge or high lunge. In this video we explore how to:
- Use blocks to make room for your body in the pose
- Use blocks to lengthen your arms or bring the floor to you
- Leverage the wall for stability in a low lunge...
