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Virabhadrasana I: Strong Legs, Open Chest

Warrior I builds strength in the legs while the arms reach up and the chest opens. It is a staple of SEGA training sequences and of almost every yoga style.

3 minutesBeginnerStanding Strength
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How to do it

  1. Stand tall, then step the left foot about a leg's length back.
  2. Turn the back foot out about 45 degrees and keep the heel down.
  3. Bend the front knee over the ankle.
  4. Square the hips toward the front as much as is comfortable.
  5. Inhale and raise the arms overhead; keep the shoulders relaxed.
  6. Hold for 5 breaths, then switch sides.
Who this is forAnyone building strength and stamina.
Take careShorten the stance if the knee or hip complains. With high blood pressure or a shoulder injury, keep the hands on the hips.
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Wellness, not medical advice

These tips are for general wellness and education only. They are not a medical diagnosis, treatment or prescription, and they do not replace advice from a qualified healthcare professional. If you have a medical condition or an injury, are pregnant, or take medication, please check with your doctor before starting a new practice — and stop anything that causes pain.

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