Virabhadrasana I - Warrior 1 Pose

Type: Standing Pose
Level: Beginner
Use: Sun Salutation B
Sanskrit Meaning: Vira =Friend Hero, Bhadra = Friend, Asana = Posture, I = Variation 1

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Benefits

  • OPENS HIPS

  • OPENS CHEST

  • STRENGTHENS LEGS, ARMS AND BACK

  • STRETCHES LEGS, THIGHS, ABDOMEN, NECK

how to do warrior 1 pose - virabhadrasana I with proper form

common mistakes in warrior 1 pose - virabhadrasana I

to avoid

  • WEIGHT DUMPED IN FRONT OR BACK LEG

  • PRESSING THROUGH INNER EDGE OF BACK FOOT

  • FRONT KNEE TOO FAR PASSED ANKLE

  • HIPS UNEVEN

  • RELAXED CORE

  • ARMS RELAXED

  • SHOULDERS SHRUGGED

  • CHEST CLOSED

  • NECK AND UPPER BODY LEARNING FORWARD

proper alignment for warrior 1 pose / virabhadrasana I

to try

  • WEIGHT EVENLY DISTRIBUTED

  • PRESS THROUGH OUTER EDGE OF BACK FOOT

  • HEELS IN LINE

  • FRONT KNEE STACKED OVER ANKLE

  • HIPS EVEN

  • CORE ENGAGED

  • ARMS ENGAGED & PARALLEL TO THE FLOOR

  • SHOULDERS AWAY FROM EARS

  • CHEST OPEN

  • NECK IN LINE WITH SPINE