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Humble Warrior | Baddha Virabhadrasana
Humble warrior stretches the side of the body and opens the chest. It tones the abs and strengthens the ankle, knee and hip joints. It also opens the hips and lengthens the spine. This is an excellent pose for improving balance while also strengthening the legs.
Sanskrit: Baddha virabhadrasana
Drishti: forward or at the floor
Counterpose: forward fold, downward facing dog
Materials
- yoga mat
- yoga block (optional)
Instructions
- Stand in mountain pose with your feet parallel and hip-width apart.
- Bring your legs wide apart and turn your torso to the right, bringing your left foot in and right foot out. Square your hips and clasp hands together from behind.
- Inhale and lengthen the spine, drawing the shoulder blades back.
- Exhale and bend your right knee as you extend your torso over the right leg. Keep bending forward between your legs as you bring the head close to the floor.
- Hold for several breaths, slowly rise and repeat on the other side.
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