Pose of the Week - Warrior 1
Warrior 1
This is the first of our warrior poses and one that can be a bit tricky for those who are beginners to yoga. Good alignment in the lower part of the body is important in Warrior 1 with hips squared to the front of the mat, front knee in flexion (bent) and back leg straight with the sole of the foot on the mat. For those who have tight hips it can be difficult to keep the hips aligned and the back heel grounded and the lower back lengthened in this pose.
The importance of practicing this pose is emphasised as it forms a part of the standing poses which includes balance, stability and stamina.
Benefits:
Improves balance and posture
Stretches and strengthens the feet, ankles, calves and thigh muscles
Improves mobility in shoulders and hip joints and opens the chest and lungs.
Warrior Pose I benefits the following muscles:
Arms and Shoulders
Lower Back
Middle Back
Hamstrings
Chest
Hips
Knees
Neck
Psoas
Quadriceps
Warrior 1 tones the entire body with this deep stretch, the expansion and extension of the thighs, hips, shoulders, arms and neck in this pose, works on keeping these muscles toned while adding a great toned look to the body.
🔵Muscles contracting (blue): Glutes, quads, hamstrings, calves, serratus anterior, triceps, rectus abdominis (abs)
🔴Muscles stretching (red): Glutes, calves, biceps, pectorals, latissimus dorsi
