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Warrior II Pose

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

Warrior II pose is just as strong and fierce as it sounds. Practice this strength-building hip opener when you’re seeking balance in your life and practice.

Benefits of Warrior II Pose:
- Opens your hips and chest
- Strengthens your lower body
- Increases circulation and energy
- Helps ground and focus your practice

How to do Warrior II Pose:
1. Start in mountain pose at the top of your mat.
2. Step your left foot back and come into a high lunge.
3. Open your hips and point your rear foot at a 90-degree angle.
4. Sink deeper into your legs, align your front knee directly above your front ankle, align your spine vertically, and extend your arms horizontally.
5. Relax your shoulders down and press out through your fingers.
6. Turn your head to bring your gaze out over your front middle finger of your extended arm.