For Viparita Virabhadrhasana – Reverse Warrior:
1. Begin in Warrior 2, bring the back arm down as the right arm stretches up toward the ceiling
2. While keeping the shoulder safe, bring the back hand down to the back thigh.
3. Fix your gaze toward the hand pointing at the ceiling.
Breathe in and extend, breathe out and relax.
For a further stretch you can bring the back hand around behind your waist, gripping your forward thigh (see below photo).
Safety Note: Be sure to keep the knee over your ankle and behind the toes. There should not be any weight on the back hand.
Physical Benefits:
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Stretches the side body (intercostal muscles), hips, and legs
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Strengthens the legs, ankles, and core
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Increases flexibility in the spine and shoulders
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Opens the chest and lungs, improving respiratory capacity
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Builds balance and stability
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Enhances circulation and energizes the whole body
Energetic/Emotional Benefits:
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Invites a feeling of expansion and openness
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Balances strength and softness
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Encourages self-confidence and inner power
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Cultivates a sense of fluidity and grace
- Awakens the heart center and boosts creative flow
Reverse Warrior, also known as Viparita Virabhadrasana, is a beautiful and expansive yoga pose that combines strength and grace. This powerful posture opens the heart and side body, helping to build balance, flexibility, and confidence. It’s a celebration of fluid movement and inner power, inviting you to lean into the flow of life with courage and ease.
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