Virabadhrasana III

Strong Warrior Pose

The third of the Vira’s, or Power Poses, steps out on the R foot, lifts L leg, arms and torso up and over until the entire line of the body is a flat table top, hips even, L leg rotated inward, foot flexed, and standing leg strong.  Keep neck part of back and do not lift head up.  Drishti is the floor, or R foot.  If the lower back feels at risk once extended, enter the balance by bending standing knee.  This also helps if your balance is tottery, and or the hips uneven.

Health Notes:  As in all three Vira’s this pose builds thigh muscle, increases back resiliency, grounds the body into standing strong on the earth.