Warrior Three
Sanskrit Name: Virabhadrasana Three
Challenge Level: Medium
Warrior three pose is the third of three related powerful standing postures that improve strength and flexibility. To enter this pose, place the legs as one would in warrior one pose and raise the arms overhead with the palms facing each other or touching. The back leg lifts off the ground as the anchored leg straightens. The torso tilts forward until the arms, torso and back leg are parallel to the floor.
Categories
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.
Core Yoga Poses
In yoga, core stability is key for proper alignment and balance in asana practice. Engage in your abdominal muscles with core yoga poses to help build a strong and stable core. Doing so will help prevent injury, speed rehabilitation and improve performance in all types of sports.