yoga positions - Virabhadrasana
Translation: Warrior 1 (Variation)
This variation of Warrior 1 is easier on the lower back. This is because the
lower back is not twisted. It is however harder to balance in this pose. Take
the feet closer together to prevent balance being too much of a challenge.
Enter a deeper posture as confidence, co-ordination and strength grow.
The hands can be in a number of different positions.
Tips
Take the legs closer together if knee injury is present or balance is challenging.
Benefits
This yoga posture strengthens the quadriceps (rectus femoris, vastus lateralis,
Vastus medialis and the vastus intermedius) on the leading leg and stretches
them on the leg that is behind the body.
Hip abductor stabilizers such as the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus, the
adductors magnus, longus, and brevis, the gracilis, and the pectineus all
become toned.
See free yoga sequences with this pose. Yoga video included!
Free yoga sequence 2. Printable image sequences.
 
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