Virabhadrasana II π Warrior 2
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Definitely one of those poses that looks easier than it actually is, Virabhadrasana II (pronounced veer-ah-bah-DRAHS-anna) is a relatively common pose for you to come across during a yoga class. This strong and powerful pose is named after the mythical warrior Virabhadra. There are quite a few key alignment cues for this pose, including:
π The front knee is directly above the front ankle
πThe hands are in line with the shoulders
πThe gaze is at the index finger reaching in front of you
πThe back foot is parallel to the back of the mat or turned in slightly
πThe length of your stance is indicated by having the wrists directly above your ankles and the shoulders above the pelvis
πThe heel of the front foot is aligned with the instep of the back foot
βThere is method behind these alignment cues! This pose externally rotates the hips and the thighs. Maintaining a pulling inward action with the feet and inner legs helps to strengthen the hips, legs and ankles whilst stretching these parts of the body. The poses also stretches the groin, the chest and the shoulders. With all these subtle details, Warrior 2 is a wonderful pose for building stamina as well as strength.
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