Reverse Warrior

Viparīta Vīrabhadrāsana

Reverse Warrior
⇄ both sides
CategoryStanding TypeStretch LevelBeginner Hold30 sec MusclesCore, Chest, Legs BreathingInhale to open the side body, breathe into the upper ribs

How to do it

  1. EnterFrom Warrior Two, slide your back hand down onto your back thigh. Inhale, lift your front arm, and reach it back overhead.
  2. HoldYour front knee stays bent over your heel, so don't straighten it. Your side body opens in an arc, gaze up under your top hand, and don't lean on your back hand.
  3. ExitInhale and return to Warrior Two.

Benefits

A side stretch on the strong base of Warrior — beautiful and beneficial.

Cautions

  • Lower back pain — don't bend as far

This site is for general information and is not medical advice. If you have pain, an injury, a chronic condition, or are pregnant, check with a qualified professional before practicing.

Where it appears

  • First Balances 15 min · Intermediate · voice-guided in the app subscription
  • Warm-up: Shoulders & Chest An office upper-body reset: thoracic opening and shoulder mobility, almost no load on the wrists

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