Warrior II (hold)

Virabhadrasana II

Yogaeasytimedno equipment

A wide stance with the front foot pointing forward and the back foot nearly parallel to the back edge; the front knee bends 90 degrees over the ankle, back leg straight, hips and chest open to the side, arms stretched horizontally in line, gaze over the front hand.

How to do it

1. Stand sideways and step the feet about 1.2 m apart.
2. Turn the right foot out 90 degrees (toes pointing right) and the left foot in slightly (about 10 degrees), right heel in line with the left arch; both feet flat.
3. Bend the right knee to about 90 degrees directly over the right ankle, thigh toward parallel to the floor; left leg straight, outer edge of the left foot pressed down.
4. Keep the torso upright and centred between the legs, hips and chest facing the side (camera).
5. Extend the arms horizontally at shoulder height, palms down, in one line; turn the head to look over the right middle finger.

Muscles worked

adduttori, deltoidi, quadricipiti, glutei

Workouts that use it

• Power yoga strength
• Ashtanga primary series