Warrior Two
Sanskrit Name: Virabhadrasana Two
Challenge Level: Easy
Warrior two pose is the second of three related powerful standing postures that improve strength and flexibility. In this pose, the legs are placed in a lunge position with the forward knee at a 90 degree angle. The arms stretch out in opposite directions, in alignment with the body, which is facing forward. As with its companion pose, warrior one, the heels should be in line with each other and the front knee bent at a 90 degree angle. The back foot should also be at a 90 degree angle. Unlike warrior one, however, the torso and hips do not rotate toward the bent leg. Only the head turns to face the arm extended over the bent knee.
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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.