Virabhadrasana II w/Selena

Virabhadrasana II is a pose commonly found in most yoga classes. It is a pose that enhances your strength and endurance and improves your balance. Challenging yourself to maintain this asana strengthens not only your muscles, but also your inward focus. It is a pose that equally strengthens and stretches the legs and hips, while opening the shoulders and chest, energizes the body, while also really grounding you. It is a pose that is beneficial for all levels, wherever you are in your practice.

How to do Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II): 

Begin by taking up space on your mat, lengthening your stance forward and back. 

Rooting down through your back foot, while your front foot’s toes are pointed towards the top of your mat, bending into that front knee. 

You want your front bent knee tracking directly over your second toe. Avoid allowing the bent knee to cave in or out in space. 

Hips are square to the side edge of your mat.

Shoulders stacked over your hips. Arms are out in a “T” shape, parallel to the floor.

Modifications for this pose: 

• Front knee behind ankle instead of stacked 

• Practice with your back against a wall for balance 

• Hands on your hips instead of in a “T” 

Remember to always be mindful of your body while doing any yoga postures. Listen to your body and meet yourself exactly where you are. 

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