Warrior Three: Fly, Baby, Fly

Get strong and energized with the Warrior Three pose

Benefits of Warrior Three:

• Strengthens the feet, ankles, legs, shoulders and back muscles.
• Tones the abdomen.
• Increases muscular endurance, circulation, stamina and lung capacity.
• Increases stamina and lung capacity.
• Stretches the hips and groin.
• Improves balance and posture.

Warrior Three Step-by-Step:

Step one: From Standing Forward Bend balance on one leg and draw other leg straight back and torso parallel to the floor. Toes are faced down.
Step two: Front foot is firmly planted on the mat; leg is straight and spirals out. Toes griping the mat.
Step three: Back foot is flexed and leg has inner spiral. Hips are parallel to the mat.
Step four: Core is tight.
Step five: Extend arms out straight in front, palms facing each other and fingers alive. Create a line from the tips of the fingers through the flexed foot that is parallel to the mat.

Note – Arms can also be interlaced reaching behind you, at waist, or in airplane with palms facing down

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This is an excerpt from our guide to self-care, Christian Yoga: Restoration for Body and Soul.