Reverse Warrior
Sanskrit Name: Parsva Virabhadrasana
Challenge Level: Medium
Reverse warrior pose is a standing back-bending pose that provides a deep side stretch. It is considered a variation of warrior two pose (virabhadrasana 2). Reverse warrior stretches many parts of the body and offers a wide range of health benefits. To enter this pose, the practitioner assumes the leg position of warrior two pose. Unlike warrior two, the rear hand rests on the back leg and the forward arm reaches to the sky, creating an arch in the back. The gaze is up to the sky.
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Standing Yoga Poses
Standing poses build strength and stability. The awareness is on physical and mental balance. To stand erect, the feet must be firmly planted on the ground, with the spine stretching upward and the head lifted. These foundation poses provide entry into standing on one leg.
Balancing Yoga Poses
The grounding of the feet, distribution of the body weight, learning to breathe soft and deep are all important aspects of building a strong foundation for a typical balance pose. These strengthen the stabilizer muscles thus helps your body to avoid falling and knocking things over. These can also help a lot in removing stress and anxiety.