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Warrior II
Virabhadrasana II

A wide standing posture that builds endurance while opening the hips and chest.

Instructional illustration of Warrior II
LevelBeginner
Pose typeStanding
Primary focusLegs, Hips

How to practice Warrior II

  1. Stand wide and turn the front toes toward the short edge of the mat.
  2. Bend the front knee over the ankle while grounding through the back foot.
  3. Extend both arms parallel to the floor.
  4. Gaze softly over the front fingertips and breathe steadily.

Practice tips

  • Keep the front knee tracking toward the little-toe side.
  • Stack shoulders over hips.
Practice note: Use a shorter stance if the knees or hips feel strained.
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