Guerrero II
Virabhadrasana II
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Una postura iconica que desarrolla resistencia y fortaleza mental mientras abre las caderas.
Como hacer Guerrero II
- Adopta una postura amplia, con los pies separados aproximadamente 1.2 metros
- Gira el pie delantero hacia adelante y el pie trasero paralelo al borde corto
- Flexiona la rodilla delantera sobre el tobillo
- Extiende los brazos a los lados a la altura de los hombros
- Dirige la mirada por encima de los dedos de la mano delantera
Benefits
- Strengthens the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes
- Opens the hips, groin, and chest
- Builds muscular endurance and mental stamina
- Improves concentration and steady breathing under effort
- Tones the abdominal organs
Muscles Engaged
Modifications
- Shorten your stance to reduce intensity on the front knee and hip
- Rest your front forearm on your thigh if shoulders fatigue quickly
- Practice against a wall for alignment feedback and support
Cautions
- Avoid deep knee bending with acute knee injuries; reduce the bend
- Use caution with neck problems; keep the gaze forward instead of over the fingers
- Those with high blood pressure should hold for shorter durations
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