Virabhadrasana II (Warrior Pose 2)

Stand straight in Tadasana position with your legs wide apart keeping a distance of 4 feet.

Make sure that your hips are at the center.

Now turn the left foot towards the left side and place it at 90 degrees, while turning the right foot inwards, placing it at 30 degrees.

Now raise both arms stretched out at shoulder level.

Take a few breaths and then raise the spine upwards relaxing the feet and the knees.

Slowly turn the body towards the left side facing the left foot, bend the left knee making sure it is placed just above the left ankle.

Facing the left foot, bring the chest out and up and expand the arms deep outwards at shoulder distance, stretching from the shoulder blades

Settle down in this yoga posture for a few seconds with normal breaths stretching your arms further as you go down the position.

It is essential to have the arms stretched out well.

Exhale and jump back to Tadasana and repeat all steps on the other side.

Leaning too forward or back

Incorrect hip placement

Back arm droops down

Overarching your lower back.

Improves circulation and respiration.

Improves Stamina.

Strengthens the legs, thighs, and calves.

Stretches your shoulders, neck, back, belly, groin, legs, and arms.

Strengthens the lower body.

Stimulates abdominal organs.

Helps relieve backaches, especially through 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy.

Builds stamina and concentration.

Relieves Osteoporosis.

Avoid in case of heart surgery.

Avoid in case of any chronic injury or pain in the spine, hips, knees, or shoulders.

Avoid in case of high blood pressure.

Avoid if suffering from diarrhoea.