Humble Warrior Pose
From the Warrior I lunge, the hands clasp behind the back and the torso bows down inside the front knee while the arms lift overhead; held for time.
How to do it
Setup
A Warrior I stance, front knee bent over the ankle, back foot angled in, fingers laced behind the back.
Steps
- Open the chest and draw the clasped hands away from the back.
- Bow the torso down inside the front knee, the arms lifting overhead, and hold.
- Rise slowly with the chest leading, then switch sides.
Common mistakes
Coming up fast with the head low: rise slowly, chest first, to avoid dizziness. Front knee drifting inward: keep it over the ankle and outside the shoulder. Forcing the arms overhead: lift only as far as the shoulders allow, with a strap between the hands if needed.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
