This pose looks like a soldier in the position of war so it is called as Virabhadrasana (Warrior Pose). This is an excellent yoga position for pregnant women which gives flexibility to the entire body and strengthens the legs, arms, lower back and tones the lower body. It also helps in increasing the stamina, concentration power and balance of our body. It relieves us from the pain during the menstrual period.
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Sanskrit: Virabhadrasana I
Type: Standing
Level: Beginner
- Stand with feet wide, 34 feet apart. Shift your right heel out so your toes are pointing slightly inward.
- Turn your left foot out 9 degrees. Line up your left heel with the arch of your right foot.
- Bend your left knee to a 9-degree angle, keeping the knee in line with the second toe to protect the knee joint.
- Stretch through your straight back leg and ground down into the back foot.
- On an inhale, bring arms to a T at shoulder height. Draw your shoulder blades down the back.
- Spread your fingers and keep palms facedown. Gaze over the front fingers. As you exhale, sink deeper into the stretch.
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