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