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Yoga Poses - Warrior Pose III (Virabhadrasana III)



This is the third and last variation of the Warrior Pose. Virabhadrasana III improves your balance and stability and strengthens the ankles, legs, and shoulders. Learn how to do the Warrior Pose III in this section.


STEP 1: Start with the Mountain Pose.

STEP 2: Raise both arms overhead, perpendicular to the floor. Your palms should be facing each other.

STEP 3: Move your left foot backward. Slightly lean forward, keeping your back straight and your arms stretched overhead. Your left foot, back, and arms should form a diagonal line.

STEP 4: Lift your left foot and straighten your right leg simultaneously, keeping your arms parallel to the floor. At this point, your raised leg, upper body and arms should be parallel to the floor. Give length to the entire spine by stretching your arms and your legs. This results in stretching from two sides of the back: stretching from the legs and from the arms. Keep on breathing through the belly and be careful not to bend your lower back.




This is a powerful Standing Pose which helps increase stamina and improve strength in the legs and ankles. As with all other poses, make sure to perform it correctly to achieve optimum results. You can ask your Yoga instructor for assistance so he or she will be able to tell you how to do it the right way.


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POSES OVERVIEW
These are all the Yoga Poses covered in this section:

1: Cat Pose
2: Triangle Pose
3: Revolved Triangle Pose
4: Crescent Moon Pose
5: Warrior Pose I
6: Warrior Pose II
7: Warrior Pose III
8: Wide-legged Forward Bend
9: Chair Pose I
10: Chair Pose II
11: Standing Forward Bend
12: Downward Facing Dog Pose
13: Revolved Side Angle Pose
14: Hands to Feet Pose
15: Standing Side Stretch Pose
16: Spread Leg Forward Fold
17: Tree Pose
18: Half Moon Pose
19 Sun Salutation Pose
20: Spread Leg Forward Fold
21: Hero Pose
22: Lotus Pose
23: Seated Forward Bend
24: Child Pose
25: Garland Pose
26: Full Boat Pose
27: Half Spinal Twist
28: Sage Twist
29: Leg Reclining Lunge
30: Leg to Side Pose
31: Leg Pulls
32: Single Leg Raises
33: Double Leg Raise
34: Wind Relieving Pose
35: Crane Pose
36: Head Stand
37: Shoulder Stand
38: Plough Pose
39: Hand Stand
40: Bow Pose
41: Wheel Pose
42: Locust Pose
43: Fish Pose
44: Cobra Pose
45: Dog Pose
46: Bridge Pose
47: Corpse Pose
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