How to Do the Warrior One Yoga Pose

The Warrior One, an easy yoga pose for beginners improves balance, coordination and agility while strengthening the legs and back. This pose connects you with the earth and allows you to reach toward the sky, encouraging harmony and an exhilerating yet relaxing stretch.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Place your legs twice shoulder width in a comfortable straddle.

2. Rotate your body at the waist so that you are facing one of your legs. Point the foot of the leg you are facing forward in the same direction your body is pointed.

3. Point your back foot at a diagonal between your side and front.

4. Move your back foot forward enough so that your hips are aligned pointing forward.

5. Place your hands on your hips and bend your front knee until the knee is directly above the foot.

6. Rotate your pelvis under your body so that your tailbone is pointing down toward the ground.

7. Reach both arms straight upward, maintaining a slight bend in the elbow, palms facing inward and fingers outstretched.

8. Refrain from raising your shoulders with your arms. Point your chin up as much as is comfortable.

9. Push your energy down out of your feet and up out of your hands. Breathe deeply and hold the pose for 5 to 10 breaths.

10. Come out of the pose by stepping forward with your back foot and stretching your arms out and back down to your sides.

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