How to Do the Warrior Stretch with Yoga Blocks

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The Virabhadrasanas, or warrior poses, are in every vinyasa yoga class. The warrior stretch is a modified warrior pose. When practiced with a block the pose will stretch and strengthen your thighs and calves and also open and stretch the side of your body. Read on to learn how to do the warrior stretch with yoga blocks.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Yoga mat
One block
Comfortable clothing

Step 1

Start on your hands and knees with your hands shoulder distance apart. A block should be positioned by your right hand.
Step 2

Bring your right foot between your hands. Your knee should be positioned over your ankle.
Step 3

Bring your hands onto your right knee.
Step 4

If you'd like, you can curl your left toes under and straighten your left leg.
Step 5

Straighten your spine and sink deeper into the pose. Imagine you are trying to make a 90-degree angle with your leg.
Step 6

Bring your right hand to the block and on and inhale raise your left arm to the ceiling.
Step 7

Gently bend to your right, enjoying the side opening stretch.
Step 8

Return to your hands and knees and repeat the steps on the left side.