pose of the week… warrior – virabhadrasana I
BENEFITS: Improves body strength – especially in the thighs and shoulders. Increases hip flexibility and can help one to feel more confidant!
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Practice very gently if you have any knee conditions. Don’t hold the posture for too long if you have very high, or very low blood pressure. As with all poses of the week – if something doesn’t feel comfortable – don’t do it.
PRACTICE: Stand sideways on your mat or be on a non slip surface. Take a large step to your right…
Check that the outside edges of your feet are parallel to each other. Bend one knee and then the other a few times…
Come to still and be tall and grounded. Take a moment to breathe…
Notice how open and in which direction your pelvis and shoulders are facing – You want to keep them like this throughout the posture….
Turn your left toes 90 degrees out to the side and bend your left knee (make sure the knee is going in the direction of your toes)
Raise your arms in line with your shoulders and look past your left fingertips. Be grounded, tall and brave… Breathe…
Stay for a minute or two or as long as it feels comfortable and good to be doing…