Energize with Warrior One Pose
January 11, 2010 by Courtney Chalfant
Filed under Christian Yoga Weekly Pose
This energizing pose will lift your heart to the heavens
Benefits of Warrior One:
- Stretches the chest, lungs, shoulders, neck, belly and groin.
- Strengthens the shoulders, arms and back muscles.
- Stretches and strengthens the thighs, calves, arches and ankles.
Warrior One Step-by-Step:
Step one:From Mountain Pose (standing) step straight back and turn back toes out slightly. 45 to 60 degrees.
Step two: Back leg is active as heel presses into the floor, thigh draws up. Bend the front knee over the heel and in line with toes. Shin should be perpendicular to the floor. Try to bring right thigh parallel to the floor.
Step three: Hips and shoulders square off to the front of the room.
Step four: Fingers are active and spread as arms lift up.
Step five: Shoulder bones are pressed back into the sockets and heart rises and arms lift over the head and come back by the ears. Palms turn in to face each other; pinkies turn in slightly if desired to activate triceps.
Step six: Gaze is forward or tilted back to look at the fingers.
We encourage you to try this energizing pose.
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This is an excerpt from our guide to self-care, Christian Yoga: Restoration for Body and Soul.
