Warrior 1

Unsure of Warrior Pose alignment? Here's the proper alignment in Warrior I and Warrior II and common misalignments. Have a safe practice!

Are you looking to perfect your Warrior 1 yoga pose (Virabhadrasana 1)? Follow this visual guide to make sure that you are doing this yoga pose just right.

The objective of pranayama, or breathing exercises, is to teach the ability to properly inhale, exhale, and retain your breath. There are different branches of pranayama dedicated specifically for inhalation, exhalation, and breathing retention.

I'm bringing it back to basics with this pose because we see it so often in yoga class and it's good to have a refresher. Basically the key with this pose is setting the foundation right. Be sure the front foot heel is in line with the back foot ankle. It feels a little awkward, but it gives a nice stretch in the back hip flexer and along the back calf. The other major key point is making sure the front knee doesn't go over the ankle to ensure the safety of your knee joint.

This warrior 1 variation is something I like to throw into the middle of a vinyasa to get deep in the hips and to open up the chest and shoulders. It's particularly beneficial for people who slouch, or are constantly in a seated position, as their shoulders tend to round. It's also really good for g

Crescent lunge (anjaneyasana), also called salutation pose.

Strong Warrior Sequence