Reverse Warrior is a pose that strengthens much of the lower body, from your feet up to your hips and glutes. It also stretches the calves, hamstrings, groin, hips, obliques, intercostals and shoulders, along with increasing spinal flexibility.
Instructions
-From Mountain pose, step your left foot towards the back of the mat and turn it slightly inward.
-Line up your front heel with the arch of your back foot, face forward and bring your arms up to shoulder height in Warrior 2.
-Check that your right knee is directly over your right ankle and tracking over your second toe.
-From Warrior 2, keep your front knee bent, drop your left hand down your back leg and reach your right hand up and over, palm facing down.
-Drop your hips and try to bring your front thigh parallel to the mat.
-Hold the pose for 3-5 breaths, breathing in and out through your nose.
-Take a deep breath in. Exhale, step forward to Mountain pose and switch sides.
Contraindications
Avoid this pose if you have a hip or back injury.
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