Virabhadrasana II - Warrior 2 Pose

Type: Standing Pose
Level: Beginner
Sanskrit Meaning: Vira =Friend Hero, Bhadra = Friend, Asana = Posture, II = Variation 2

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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