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


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