Virabhadrasana I - Warrior 1 Pose

Type: Standing Pose
Level: Beginner
Use: Sun Salutation B
Sanskrit Meaning: Vira =Friend Hero, Bhadra = Friend, Asana = Posture, I = Variation 1

Benefits

• OPENS HIPS

• OPENS CHEST

• STRENGTHENS LEGS, ARMS AND BACK

• STRETCHES LEGS, THIGHS, ABDOMEN, NECK

how to do warrior 1 pose - virabhadrasana I with proper form

common mistakes in warrior 1 pose - virabhadrasana I

to avoid

• WEIGHT DUMPED IN FRONT OR BACK LEG

• PRESSING THROUGH INNER EDGE OF BACK FOOT

• FRONT KNEE TOO FAR PASSED ANKLE

• HIPS UNEVEN

• RELAXED CORE

• ARMS RELAXED

• SHOULDERS SHRUGGED

• CHEST CLOSED

• NECK AND UPPER BODY LEARNING FORWARD

proper alignment for warrior 1 pose / virabhadrasana I

to try

• WEIGHT EVENLY DISTRIBUTED

• PRESS THROUGH OUTER EDGE OF BACK FOOT

• HEELS IN LINE

• FRONT KNEE STACKED OVER ANKLE

• HIPS EVEN

• CORE ENGAGED

• ARMS ENGAGED & PARALLEL TO THE FLOOR

• SHOULDERS AWAY FROM EARS

• CHEST OPEN

• NECK IN LINE WITH SPINE

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Warrior 1 Pose - Virabhadrasana I

Warrior 2 Pose - Virabhadrasana II