Warrior 2

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Instructions

  • Stand with feet hip width apart.

  • Step back with right foot about 4 ft. Align front heel to back arch.

  • Lift arms out to the side palms down.

  • Grow tall.

  • Press into right foot, bend your left knee over your left foot.

  • Gaze over front hand.

  • Bring feet back together and repeat with left foot back.

Modifications

  • N/A

Contraindications

  • High blood pressure.

Type of pose

  • Standing

Parts of Body Benefited

  • Strengthens and stretches legs and ankles.

  • Stretches the groins, chest, shoulders and lungs.

Other strategies from:

Hatha Yoga

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