Virabhadrasana (Warrior Pose)
- Stand with your feet about 70 cm apart. Take deep breaths in and out.
- Turn your left foot about 15 degrees to the right.
- Align your right heel with the center of the left foot.
- Stand upright, pressing both feet firmly into the floor. Find your balance.
- As you inhale, stretch your arms out to the sides, parallel to the floor, with palms facing up.
- As you exhale, bend your right knee so that your thigh is parallel to the floor and your knee is in line with your ankle.
- Continue breathing gently and deeply.
- Keeping your arms extended, exhale and turn your head to the right, gazing at your right hand.
- Hold the posture, continuing with soft, deep breaths.As you inhale, straighten your leg and slowly release your arms.
- Repeat on the other side.
Benefits:
- Improves balance
- Strengthens the legs
- Tones the legs, arms, and shoulder muscles
- See all: Standing Yoga Poses.
