Reversed Warrior

Sanskrit Name:	Viparita Virabhadrasana
Similar Pose Names:	Reverse warrior, Urdhva Virabhadrasana
Category:	Standing
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Membership Category:	Yoga Lesson Planner
Sub Category:	Standing
Types:	Back Bend, Balance, Strengthen, Stretch, Chest Opener, Hip Opener, Standing
Anatomy:	Core, Hamstrings, Hips, Knees, Lower Back, Psoas
Chakras:	Base, Sacral Centre, Solar Plexus Centre, Heart Centre
Therapy:	Confidence Building
Drishti:	Up
Dosha:	Pitta, Kapha

From Warrior II bring rear hand down back of rear leg. Bring front arm next to ear. Front knee bent over ankle. Reach rear hand down as you come into a Backbend. Gaze up. Switch sides.

Strengthens legs. Stretches spine.

Raise back heel on folded blanket.

High blood pressurere. Shoulder or back injury.

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