How to Do a Warrior 3 Yoga Pose

The warrior 3 yoga pose is a pose that requires you to be conscious of your body, and to keep it in a straight line. It is an advanced pose, and there are variations that you can start with, if you cannot reach this pose in the beginning of your yoga practice.

Instructions

1. Begin by performing a deep lunge. Place your right foot on the mat, and extend your left foot behind you about 3 feet. Place your left foot on the mat. Breathe into this position until you feel comfortable moving forward.

2. Extend your arms in front of you, palms facing each other, in a line with your left leg.

3. Inhale through your nose, and as you exhale, press the right foot evenly into the mat, and straighten the right leg.

4. Lift the left leg off of the mat with your next exhalation. The warrior 3 yoga pose requires you to remain balanced on your right leg, so be careful to not lunge forward with your torso. You must use your core muscles to balance your weight on your right hip.

5. Straighten the left leg so that it forms a straight line from your lower back, and is parallel to the floor. To complete the warrior 3 yoga pose, you will then bring your arms to your sides. The palms should face your body and be in line with your left leg.

6. Lower your head and upper body to be in line with your left extended leg. Breathe slowly, and use the breath to help you feel steady in this pose. The warrior three is advanced, and if you need to keep your arms on the mat or on a brick to help keep you steady, you can begin by using these tools. As you become more advanced, you can get rid of the bricks altogether.