Chapter 2
Watch the clip and identify the cues, qualities, and modifications available.
2. Warrior I
- As you drop into front knee, spin back foot to 45 degree angle
- Wrap thigh
- If it feels good, float one or both arms up into posture
- Arms are nice and strong
- Shoulders are back and down, opening up collar bone and chest
Hinge Forward
- Bring arms back down
- Straighten front leg
- Hips square under shoulders
- Hinge down, belly to thigh
- Head remains above heart
Invite Hands Skyward
- Keep right hand where it is, invite left up overhead
- Opening up chest
- Gaze to sky
- Weight even between front and back leg
- Float hand back to barre and bring stance back to front of the mat in Mountain
*peddle out feet before moving to the opposite leg
Warrior I
- Right leg back, foot at 45 degree angle
- Track forward into left knee
- Square between shoulders just over hips, opening up stance
- Both arms overhead
Warrior II
- Send right arm back and left arm forward
- Gently open up
- Feel free to use barre for extra support
- Nice strong arms