Standing
Warrior II
Virabhadrasana II
Front knee over the ankle, gaze over the front hand.
How to get into Warrior II
- Three-Legged DogStep right foot forward, open to Warrior II
- MountainStep wide, turn right toes out, bend right knee
- Wide-Legged Forward FoldRise, turn right toes out, bend right knee
- High LungeSpin back heel down, open hips
- Warrior IOpen hips and arms
- Reverse WarriorReturn to Warrior II
- Extended Side AngleRise up to Warrior II
- TriangleBend right knee, rise to Warrior II
- Runner’s LungeSpin back heel down, rise to Warrior II
Where Warrior II flows next
- Reverse WarriorReach front arm up and back
- Extended Side AngleForearm to right thigh, reach top arm over
- TriangleStraighten right leg, reach and tilt
- Warrior ISquare hips forward
- Wide-Legged Forward FoldParallel feet, fold forward
- Downward-Facing DogCartwheel hands down, step back to down dog
- Runner’s LungeWindmill hands down to frame the right foot
- GoddessTurn the toes out, bend both knees
Flows with Warrior II
- Morning VinyasaSalutations, a standing series on each side, balance, core and a long rest. PlaySteps and poses
- Beginner’s FlowYour first class: the basic poses held longer, the knees-down way to down dog, no jumping. PlaySteps and poses
- Power FlowSun A and B, warriors, side plank and Wild Thing, crow, deep backbends, shoulder stand. PlaySteps and poses
- Bird of ParadiseWarriors and side angle open the hips, Tree steadies, then Bird of Paradise from a bind. PlaySteps and poses
See every pose drawing, each free to download as an SVG, or build your own flow from Warrior II.