Humble Warrior

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Instructions

  • Stand with feet hip width apart.

  • Place the hands on the hips.

  • Bend the knees and step the right foot back about 3-4 feet, landing on separate tracks with heels hip distance apart.

  • Bring your arms behind your back and interlace your fingers.

  • Stretch your arms to open your shoulder blades.

  • Inhale and bend back as much as you can till your chest faces the ceiling.

  • Exhale and bend forward.

  • Lift your arms up and try to touch the floor with the crown of your head.

  • Repeat with left foot back.

Modifications

  • Have a shorter distance between the legs.

Contraindications

  • High blood pressure.

  • Heart problems.

  • Shoulder injuries - modify arm position by clasping elbows or use a strap.

Type of pose

  • Standing

Parts of Body Benefited

  • Legs

  • Ankles

  • Feet

  • Hips

  • Shoulders

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