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Virabhadrasana I

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Virabhadrasana I

Anatomical & Alignment Focus

Focus: Psoas Stretch & Pelvic Squareness

Benefits: Stretches chest, lungs, shoulders, neck, belly, and groins (psoas).

Traditional Alignment Cues

  • 1Step back leg to a 45-degree angle, sealing outer edge of foot to floor.
  • 2Square hips forward, bending front knee to a 90-degree angle.
  • 3Reach arms to the sky, lifting ribcage up away from the pelvis.