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Warrior I Pose

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Learn how to do Warrior I Pose (Virabhadrasana I). This video tutorial will teach you the proper alignment and technique to help you safely move into Warrior I Pose.

Warrior I Pose embodies what its name is all about — strength and fierce determination. Read on to learn how to tap into the benefits of this powerful pose.

Benefits of Warrior I Pose:
- Strengthens your shoulders, arms, legs, and back
- Stretches your chest, shoulders, and neck
- Opens your hips and chest
- Improves balance and concentration
- Increases circulation and energy

How to do Warrior I Pose:
1. Start in Mountain Pose at the top of your mat. Step your left leg back into a lunge with your right knee aligned over your right ankle.
2. Bring your hands to your hips and tuck your tailbone down.
3. Turn your back heel in so your back foot points out at a 45-degree angle.
4. Lift your inner left thigh up and press down into the outer edge of your foot.
5. Square your hips as you pull your left hip forward and draw back through your right hip while maintaining pressure on the outer edge of your foot.
6. Engage your core by drawing your ribs together.
7. Sink a bit deeper into your front leg as much as your flexibility allows.
8. Reach your arms forward, wrap your triceps under, and elevate your arms overhead where your biceps align between your cheeks and ears. Bring your gaze up between your hands.
9. Create some space across your shoulder blades by wrapping your triceps in.
10. Extend up through your fingers.