Yoga Practice:

Warrior 1

Strengthens the shoulders, arms, legs, ankles and back.

Opens your hips, chest and lungs.

Improves focus, balance and stability.

Encourages good circulation and respiration.

Stretches your arms, legs, shoulders, neck, belly, groins and ankles.

Energizes the entire body.

Begin standing in Mountain Pose with an inhale.

As you exhale step one foot back.

Be sure to turn the heel in and down so the toes are pointing on a forward diagonal.

Establish a long enough stance so you can begin to bend the front knee directly over the front ankle.

On your inhale extend your arms alongside your ears.

Exhale as you settle into this shape. 

To come out of the pose begin to lean the body forward, and lift the back heel.

Step the back foot forward to mountain pose as you lower your arms to your sides.