WARRIOR II POSE

Virabhadra pointed the sword forwards opening his arms and gazing down the sword tip ready to strike.

Warrior II teaches us the balance between integration of muscles that hold the pose & secure its stability while releasing excess tension from the rest of the body.

PHYSICAL BENEFITS

- Strengthens and stretches the legs and ankles - Stretches the groins, chest and lungs, shoulders - Stimulates abdominal organs - Increases stamina - Relieves backaches

TIPS

- Flip palms up towards the sky, draw the shoulder blades down and in, then flip the palms down toward the ground again keeping the shoulders as they were - To strengthen the ankles and the calves lift the heel of the front foot - Use a wall for alignment of shoulders and hips.

KEEP IN MIND

- Avoid in case of heart problems, high blood pressure or recent injuries of hips, knees, back or shoulders - Avoid if suffering of diarrhea - Neck problems: don't turn your head to look over the front hand; continue to look straight ahead

Warrior II is about finding peace in the moment.Use Warrior II to reflect your ability to find ease and stillness of mind in places you would rather not be.