Warrior 2, or Virabhadrasana 2, is an iconic yoga pose that you see everywhere from, magazine covers to television commercials. In this video, we explore how to:
- Set up and practice this lateral facing pose from a standing or kneeling position
- Adapt the posture for seated yoga practice
- Use the wall for stability in the pose
Props to try:
Wall. Chair.
Benefits:
- Strengthens the legs
- Opens the chest, shoulders, hips, and arms
- Lengthens the spine
- Increases confidence
Warrior 1, aka Virabhadrasana 1 engages all the muscles of the body as it strengthens the legs, back and shoulders. In this video, we explore how to:
- Set up and practice this forward-facing pose in a way that feels good in your body
- Adapt the posture for seated yoga practice
- Use the wall to find stability in the pose
Props to Try
Wall. Chair.
Benefits
- Strengthens the legs
- Builds stability in the body
- Increases confidence
Warrior 3, aka Virabhadrasana 3 is a forward-facing balance posture that rounds out our trio of Warrior poses. In this video, we explore how to:
- Set up the pose and use a wall for support
- Vary the height of the back leg and arm positioning to find ease or challenge in the pose
- Adapt the posture using chairs for stability
Props to try
Chairs. Wall.
Benefits
- Improves balance
- Strengthens the standing leg and core
- Increases your ability to focus
Revolved Lunge, or Parivrtta Anjaneyasana, strengthens the legs, stretches the back and challenges balance all at the same time.
In this video we explore how to:
- Find ease and stability in the pose by widening the width of your base
- Work around an abundant mid-section
- Adjust the arm position to make the twist more accessible
- Lower the back knee to find support in this twisted balance pose
Props to try
Wall. Block.
Benefits
- Improves balance and posture
- Builds strength in the legs and core
- Challenges focus and presence in the moment
There’s more than one way to do Hand to Big Toe Pose, or Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana!
This iconic yoga posture has many variations, and one is sure to be right for your body. In this video, we explore how to:
- Use a strap to lengthen your arm making it easier to reach your foot
- Utilise a chair to find ease in the pose
- Leverage a wall to incorporate the sensations of stretch and stability at the same time
Props to try
Strap. Chair. Wall.
Benefits
- Increases balance
- Strengthens the standing leg and core
- Stretches the lifted leg
- Develops focus
You can practice yoga whether you can touch your toes or not. Learn to adapt forward fold, or Uttanasana, to meet the needs of your body including how to:
- Employ blocks to bring the floor to you
- Walk your hand down the wall for support as you fold forward
- Use a chair when yoga blocks are not available
Props to try
Blocks. Chair. Wall.
Benefits
- Stretches the lower back, hamstrings, and calves
- Quieting or calming pose
- Relieves stress in the body
Strength-building, twisting and balancing all in one pose. Revolved side angle, or Parivrtta Parsvakonasana, can be tricky, but with a few adjustments, you can find an expression of the pose that feels right in your body. In this video we explore how to:
- Adjust the twisting action for individuals with more abundance in their mid-section
- Leverage the wall to provide a sense of stability and deepen the twisting action
- Adapt the pose if strong twisting is not the best fit for your body
Props to try
Wall. Block.
Benefits
- Builds leg strength
- Improves balance
- Stimulates the lungs and abdominal organs
Chair pose, or Uktasana engages all the muscles of the body and improves balance at the same time. In this video we explore how to:
- Adapt the setup of the pose to fit your unique body including how to adapt foot placement for abundant thighs and calves
- Build strength in the pose using the wall for stability
- Use a chair to experience the shape and sensation of the pose with full support
Props to try
Wall. Chair.
Benefits
- Builds strength in the quads and glutes
- Challenges balance
- Improves focus
Mountains aren’t phased by what goes on around them. Cultivate the same feeling of standing in your power in Mountain (akaTadasana) Pose. In this video we explore how to:
- Set up the pose in a way that makes room for your body
- Use the wall for stability and support in this standing pose
- Practice the pose in seated yoga practice
Props to try
Wall. Chair.
Benefits
- Challenges balance
- Encourages you to stand in your own power
- Improves posture) Pose.