All Poses
Viparita Virabhadrasana
Reverse Warrior
beginnerStanding
Muscle Groups
ObliquesQuadricepsIntercostalsShoulders
A standing pose that combines the foundation of Warrior II with a side bend, reaching the front arm up and back.
Alignment Cues
- 1.Maintain the Warrior II leg foundation
- 2.Flip the front palm up and reach up and back
- 3.Back hand slides down the back leg
- 4.Keep the front knee bent
- 5.Lift through the side body
Benefits
- +Stretches the side body
- +Opens the chest and shoulders
- +Strengthens legs
- +Builds spinal flexibility
Muscle Groups
ObliquesQuadricepsIntercostalsShoulders
Contraindications
- Knee injury
- Neck injury
- Shoulder injury