Part II - Stronger Lower Body: THE GREAT WARRIORS

BE A WARRIOR NOT A WORRIER.

 

The Warriors of yoga are definitely the most classic and remembered yoga asanas. These poses are not so easy especially when they are included in a yoga flow.

 

I personally love to teach these poses because it gives total work out to the body.

The requirements are not so easy that you need to engage every part of your body.

• Both heels should be grounded on the floor. (except for Warrior III)
• Finger tips, arms and shoulders should be engaged.
• Legs, quadriceps, hamstrings and thighs should be working to maintain the posture.
• Tuck in the tailbone and suck the belly in.
• Finally, BREATHE.

These asanas will surely give you a toned body especially the legs and thighs.

 

Warrior I

 
Make it a 'Humble' Warrior to stretch the hip flexors. Try to rest the forehead on the floor and raise the arms up towards front.

 

 Warrior II

 
Reverse Warrior II to stretch the sides, front and back of the body.

 
Warrior III

 
You can either point or flex the toes. To make it more fun, square the hips!

 I will definitely make a part III of this article. God bless us all! Namaste.