Warrior 1

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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.

  • Arms can be raised up overhead with hands separate or hands touching.

  • Repeat with left foot back.

Modifications

  • Have a shorter distance between the legs.

Contraindications

  • High blood pressure.

  • Heart problems.

Type of pose

  • Standing

Parts of Body Benefited

  • Stretches the chest and lungs.

  • Strengthens shoulders, arms and muscles of the neck.

  • Strengthens and stretches the thighs, calves, and ankles.

Other poses that cultivate:

Balance

Focus

Grounding

Stability

Strength

Other strategies from:

Hatha Yoga

Yoga