Warrior 3 is one of the most energetic balancing yoga poses. It focuses on giving strength and integrity to the core, arms, and legs. It’s a little more challenging and advanced than Warrior 1 & Warrior 2, So It comes under the Intermediate Pose.
How To Do Warrior III Pose/Virabhadrasana 3
- Stand with your feet together.
- Keep your hands on your waist.
- Transfer your weight to your left leg and as you inhale slowly raise your right back and bend your body forward.
- Keep your legs straight and bend forward until your right leg and torso are parallel to the floor. (If you feel uncomfortable, you can stay at a level where you can keep your balance and move on to the next level every day.)
- As your torso and right leg are parallel to the floor, you can slowly begin to reach your arms forward to make a straight line. Holding your palms together allows you to spread your fingers apart.
- Keep your legs straight and your hips parallel to the floor.
- First hold the posture for 3-5 breaths.
- Exhale and slowly return to a standing position and repeat on the opposite side.
Health Benefits Of Virabhadrasana 3
- Relieves rigidity in the neck, shoulders and back.
- Remove stubborn fat from your hips.
- Useful for sciatica sufferers.
- Improve blood circulation in the body.
- Tighten and strengthen your knees, thighs and ankles.
- Stimulates abdominal organs and supports digestion.
- Build stamina; develop a sense of balance and coordination.
