🧘‍♂️ Warrior I Pose (Virabhadrasana I)

Overview: Warrior I is a powerful standing pose that builds strength, stability, and flexibility. It’s named after the mythical warrior Virabhadra and symbolizes focused strength and readiness.

Warrior 1 - Building strength from within

✅ How to Do Warrior I:

1. Start in Mountain Pose (Tadasana).

2. Step your left foot back about 3–4 feet, turning your left heel down (foot angled about 45°).

3. Bend your right knee so it stacks over your right ankle (thigh parallel to the floor if possible).

4. Square your hips to the front of the mat. (This can be challenging—engage your core and pull your left hip forward, right hip back.)

5. Raise your arms overhead, shoulder-width apart or palms touching, and reach up actively through your fingers.

6. Gaze forward or up at your hands.

7. Hold for 5–10 breaths, then switch sides.

🔍 Key Alignment Tips:

• Front knee directly over the ankle.

• Back leg strong and active.

• Keep your shoulders relaxed and away from your ears.

• Root down through both feet for stability.

💪 Benefits:

• Strengthens legs, shoulders, arms, and back.

• Stretches the chest, lungs, and hips.

• Improves balance and concentration.

• Prepares the body for deeper backbends and standing poses.