Warrior 2 - Virabhadrasana 2
Day 7 of the #wildloveadvent yoga challenge
Warrior 2 is a powerful pose that enhances leg strength, opens the hips, and promotes focus and discipline. This pose, known for its grounding nature, requires the practitioner to establish a strong foundation through the legs while simultaneously cultivating a sense of expansion and openness in the upper body. Each of the warrior poses builds upon the previous one, allowing for a comprehensive exploration of strength, balance, and alignment.
Warrior 2 specifically targets the muscles of the legs, including the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves, thereby enhancing overall leg strength and stability. As you sink deeper into the pose, you engage the core muscles, which helps to improve balance and support the spine. Additionally, the pose encourages the opening of the hips, fostering greater flexibility and mobility in this crucial area of the body. Beyond the physical benefits, Warrior 2 also promotes mental focus and discipline. The pose requires concentration to maintain proper alignment and balance, encouraging practitioners to cultivate mindfulness and presence in the moment. This mental aspect of the pose can translate into everyday life, helping individuals to develop a sense of determination and resilience that can be applied to various challenges both on and off the mat. The warrior poses collectively cultivate not only physical strength but also personal power and the art of perseverance, inviting practitioners to embody the warrior spirit within themselves.
Starting from a standing position in the middle of the mat (facing a long edge!)
Step WIDE about 3/quarters of the mat.
Turn the left foot towards the front (short) edge of the mat and the right toes to face the right (long) edge of the mat.
You will notice the hips shine open to the right hand side, have a little wiggle to notice how the pelvis can adjust the rotation of the thighs, knees and even impact your feet.
The hips are open but you do not need to be forceful.
Inhale to reach the arms out wide, palms facing down, hands and elbows inline with the shoulders.
On your next exhalation sink and bend into the left knee, the knee and ankle are inline and the left thigh is parallel with the ceiling (eventually).
Press down with the soles of both feet, you can even think of pressing them towards each other to strengthen through the inner thighs.
Shoulders stay floating over the hips, sometimes we may lean forwards with the front hand and even drop the back arm, remember this is a strong and focused pose with everything turned on!
Gaze at the front hand middle finger, stay calm, breathe and test your resilience.
1 minute hold each side!
Tips & adjustments:
+ A chair can be used under the legs to find more depth & support.
+ Bring the stance closer to align the hips
+ Press down through both feet.
+ Challenge yourself and hold for 1 minute!
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All my love, V
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