Virabhadrasana ( Warrior Pose )

Virabhadrasana 

Steps:

1. Stand in Samastithi. From Samastithi take a big step forward and the back leg slightly turned away. Look Straight.
2. As you Inhale lift your arms from the  front palms together and simultaneously bent your front knee. Front knee should be bent (90 degree)
and the back knee should be straight.


Coming out of Asana:

As you exhale straighten your legs and hands down.
Repeat on the other side.

Classification:

     -  Back Arch
     -  Asymmetrical
     -  Standing
     -  Dynamic / Static

Focus:

     -  Thighs
     -  Knees
     -  Upper Back
     -  Lower Back
     -  Chest

Modifcations:

      -  without joining palms
      -  Hands can be kept at shoulder level 
      -  can be done like a lunge to intense the posture.

Benefits:

      -  Chest Opening
      -  Upper Back Tightening
      -  Lower Back Strengthening
      -  Thighs and Knees Strengthening
      -  Ankles Strengthening

Variation

Variation