Virabhadrasana I (Warrior 1)
Virabhadrasana I
(Warrior 1)
Warrior I is one of yoga's foundational poses, but getting the alignment right can be a little tricky. It teaches you balance and to be more aware of your body positioning.
Steps:
Begin standing in Mountain pose, then step your right foot forward about four feet. With your foot parallel and toes pointing to the top of the mat, bend your knee into a lunge. Keep your left leg straight behind you and turn your left heel in at approximately 45 degrees. Ground down through the outer edge of your left foot. Make sure your right thigh is still as parallel to the floor as possible.
Raise your arms straight above your head, keeping your shoulders pressed down.
Squeeze your shoulder blades together and downward, and lift your chin to gaze at your hands overhead. Hold your pose and then repeat on the left side.