Virabhadrasana II - Warrior 2 Pose
Type: Standing Pose
Level: Beginner
Sanskrit Meaning: Vira =Friend Hero, Bhadra = Friend, Asana = Posture, II = Variation 2
Benefits
STRETCHES THIGHS
STRENGTHENS SHOULDERS
STRENGTHENS QUADS AND GLUTES
IMPROVES FEELINGS OF BALANCE AND CONCENTRATION
how to do warrior 2 pose / virabhadrasana II with proper form
common mistakes in warrior 2 pose / virabhadrasana II
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 2 pose / virabhadrasana II
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