7/12/2015 Yoga Pose: Warrior II Forward Bend | Pocket Yoga

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Warrior II Forward Bend

P ārśvakoṇāsana

āś
p r va = side

ṇ
ko a = angle

āsana = posture

Category: Standing / Lateral Bend

Difficulty: Intermediate

Description:

From Warrior II (V rabhadrī āsana II), the lower body stays static while
the upper body folds forward at the crease of the hip. One arm is

extended toward the sky while the other reaches down to the earth.

The fingers reach out as the shoulder blades squeeze together. The

gaze is towards the sky.

Benefits:

Previous Poses Strengthens and stretches the legs, knees and ankles. Stretches the

groin, spine, waist, chest, lungs and shoulders. Stimulates

abdominal organs. Increases stamina.

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