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Warrior II

Virabhadrasana II

veer-ah-bah-DRAHS-uh-nuh two

A foundational standing pose that builds fierce lower-body strength and unwavering concentration. It emphasizes the opening of the hips and the expansion of the chest and arms.

Chakras
PrimaryMuladhara (Root)
SecondaryManipura (Solar Plexus)Svadhisthana (Sacral)
Gaze:Hand / Fingertips
Quick Summary
  • Open hips to the side.

  • Arms parallel to the earth.

  • Gaze sharp over front fingers.

Foundation
  • Front foot forward, back foot parallel to the back edge.

  • Align front heel with back arch.

Alignment
  • Bend front knee to 90 degrees.

  • Stack shoulders directly over hips.

Exhale to sink|inhale to expand.
standing