Active Sitting
Yoga: Beginner Reverse Warrior
Yoga
Exercise Description:
Yoga: Beginner Reverse Warrior
Classification:
Yoga
Instruction:
Place the feet wide apart turn the right toes forward and the left toes at a 45-angle, push evenly down through all four corners of the feet. Bend the right knee and keep the back leg straight. Tuck the tailbone under, pull the navel towards the spine and lift the pelvic floor muscles. Place the left hand down and inhale, lift the right up, look up. Spiral the chest towards the sky. Repeat on the other side. Maintain this posture for 5 to 10 deep breaths.
Side Note:
Strengthens the ankles, thighs, glutes, abdominals, shoulders and back. Stretches the intercostal muscles, the muscles between the ribcage while opening the latissimus dorsi. Invigorates the mind and increases the circulation throughout the body.