Guerrier II
Virabhadrasana II
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Une posture emblematique qui developpe l'endurance et la resistance mentale tout en ouvrant les hanches.
Comment faire Guerrier II
- Adoptez une position large, pieds ecartes d'environ 1,20 metre
- Tournez le pied avant vers l'avant et le pied arriere parallele au petit côte du tapis
- Pliez le genou avant au-dessus de la cheville
- Etendez les bras sur les côtes a hauteur des epaules
- Regardez par-dessus les doigts de votre main avant
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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