Yoga Practice:

Reverse Warrior

Benefits:

 

Strengthens the hips, quads, arms, shoulders, torso and neck

Stretches the groins, hips, legs and obliques

Opens the chest and shoulders. 

Improves flexibility in the spine, inner thighs, ankles and chest.

Instructions:

 

Follow the instructions for Warrior 2.

Once in the pose, on an inhale extend both sides of the torso.

Lift the front arm up to the ceiling and slightly back. The torso is creating a side bend.

The back arm will rest gently on the back leg with the palm up or down.

As you exhale and settle into the pose