beginner

Warrior I

Virabhadrasana I

veer-ah-bah-DRAHS-uh-nuh one

A powerful standing posture that embodies the spirit of a spiritual warrior. It builds heat by grounding through the back leg while lifting the heart and gaze to the sky.

Chakras
PrimaryMuladhara (Root)
SecondaryManipura (Solar Plexus)Anahata (Heart)
Gaze:Thumbs
Quick Summary
  • Ground the back heel.

  • Square the torso forward.

  • Reach high through the side body.

Foundation
  • Front foot straight; back foot at 45 degrees.

Alignment
  • Bend front knee over ankle.

  • Knit the ribs together; lengthen the tailbone.

Inhale to rise and expand|exhale to ground.
standing