If you have already mastered the Warrior Pose this is simply the reverse of it. Here we turn right on the reverse side of our bodies giving it a slight twist. This one is very useful in toning waist and abdomen muscles and also cures spine pains and other issues such as these.
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Sanskrit: Viparita Virabhadrasana
Type: Standing
Level: Intermediate
- Starting in Warrior 2 with the right knee bent, turn the palm of your right hand to face the ceiling.
- As you inhale, lift your right arm up to the ceiling. At the same time lower your left hand and slide it down your left leg. Think about keep length in both your side waists as you do so.
- Firm your shoulder blades on the back and knit your lower ribs in, slightly engaging your core muscles. Lift your chest as you come into a gentle backbend. Look to your raised hand or gaze to your back foot if you have neck or balance issues.
- Stay in the pose for up to 5 breaths.
- Come back to Warrior 2 as you exhale.
- Repeat on the other side.
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