Warrior II - Virabhadrasana B
Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite. V?rabhadr?sana B
STEPS :
- Start with Tadasana’s position
- Keep your shoulders down and your neck long as you raise your arms so that they are parallel to the floor. Exhale and flex your right knee, keeping it above your ankle. To achieve stability in the pose, if necessary, shift your feet and legs just a little bit.
- The right floor should be your destination when you lower the top of your thigh. To balance that motion, lower yourself via your big toe.
- Hold this position for five breaths. As you inhale, press into your feet and straighten your legs to exit the stance. Change the direction of your feet, then repeat on the opposite side.
Benefits
- Strengthens and stretches the legs and ankles.
- Stretches the groin, chest, lungs, and shoulders.
- Stimulates abdominal organs.
- Increases stamina.
- Relieves backaches, especially through second trimester of pregnancy.
- Therapeutic for carpal tunnel syndrome, flat feet, infertility, osteoporosis, and sciatica.
Who Can Do
Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.