Warrior Pose Three (Virabhadrasana Three)

Warrior Pose Three (Virabhadrasana Three)

Start with your legs at least three feet apart. Turn the right foot out to the right. Turn the left foot in to the right. Face your torso to the right. Lift both arms above your head. Straighten your elbows and have your palms face each other. On an inhale lift through the chest, on an exhale bend your right knee to 90 degrees. Make sure that the right foot, knee, and hip are all in one line. On an exhale, reach your arms and body forward into flat back. Lift your left leg as you straighten your right leg. Keep reaching your arms forward and extending back through the back leg. Hold for 30 seconds. To release, slowly lower your back leg to the floor. Strengthens legs, calves, ankles, relieves stiffness in shoulders and back, opens chest and shoulders. Improves balance. Tones abdominal organs and back muscles.

DISCLAIMER: Not all of the yoga instruction is suitable to everyone. To reduce the risk of injury, please consult your doctor before beginning this or any other exercise program. Use your own discretion when performing these postures. Work at your own level and explore your own limits. The instructions and advise presented are in no way intended as a subsitute for medical care.