Warrior III with Airplane Arms
Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite. Warrior III with Airplane Arms
STEPS :
- Begin standing in Mountain Pose, with your feet hip-width distance apart. Take a moment to ground your feet on the floor.
- Now shift your weight on your left leg, and place your hands on your hips. Activate your core.
- Now, slowly, lift your straight right leg up behind you. You will simultaneously move your torso forward.
- Stop at the point when your torso and your leg create one straight, parallel line to the floor.
- Now stretch your arms to the sides of your body, fingers pointing toward the back of the room. You can move them straight behind you or at a 45-degree angle from your body.
- Hold the pose for at least five breaths. Then slowly release back to Mountain Pose, and try the pose on the other side.
Benefits
- Strengthens ankles, glutes, feet, legs, arms and back.
- Lengthens spine.
- Improves posture.
- Tones abdominal muscles.
- Develop your mental focus and concentration.
Who Can Do
Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.