Guerrero I
Virabhadrasana I
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Una postura de pie poderosa que desarrolla fuerza, resistencia y cultiva la determinacion.
Como hacer Guerrero I
- Da un paso hacia atras con un pie en posicion de estocada
- Angula el pie trasero a 45 grados
- Cuadra las caderas hacia adelante
- Flexiona la rodilla delantera a 90 grados sobre el tobillo
- Extiende los brazos hacia arriba y enraiza a traves del pie trasero
Benefits
- Strengthens the quadriceps, glutes, and ankles
- Stretches the hip flexors, chest, and shoulders
- Builds stamina and physical endurance
- Improves focus, balance, and stability
- Energizes the entire body
Muscles Engaged
Modifications
- Shorten your stance if you have difficulty squaring the hips or balancing
- Keep hands on hips or at heart center to reduce shoulder strain
- Place a folded blanket under the back heel if it lifts off the floor
Cautions
- Avoid with high blood pressure; keep arms at heart center instead of overhead
- Use caution with knee injuries; do not bend the front knee past 90 degrees
- Those with shoulder injuries should keep hands on hips or at heart center
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