Warrior two offers a variety of benefits, stretching certain areas while strengthening others. It strengthens the feet, ankles, legs, glutes, core, arms and shoulders. Meanwhile, Warrior two stretches the calves, hamstrings, hips, groin, chest, shoulders and opens up your hips.
Instructions
-From Mountain pose, step your left foot towards the back of the mat and turn it in slightly.
-Line up your front heel with the arch of your back foot, face forwards and bring your arms up to shoulder height.
-Reach through your fingertips and drop your hips. Try to bring your front thigh parallel to the mat.
-Check that your right knee is directly over your right ankle and tracking over your second toe.
-Hold the pose for 3-5 breaths, in and out through your nose.
-Take a deep breath in. Exhale, step forward to Mountain pose and switch sides.
Editor’s Note: Find more yoga routines designed specifically for surfers here.
