Warrior II, some of the actions include lifting the inner thigh of the back leg up away from the floor. In the front leg, we emphasize the sitting bone rolling under to open the hip and create optimal alignment of the thigh and knee.
Each sequence includes illustrations of the form of the pose. Many of them also include action arrows that indicate how to work in the pose.
Form refers to the shape the body takes to create the pose, how we place the body in the pose. For example, the form of Warrior II pose is one leg straight, one leg externally rotated and bent to a 90-degree angle, the torso extending upwards straight out of the pelvis and the arms stretched out to the sides at shoulder height.
Action refers to the way we work in the pose. Actions are dynamic and they are performed throughout the time we are in the pose. They are always meant to take us toward a more optimal biomechanical alignment, awaken greater awareness, and deepen our experience of the pose.
Warrior II pose is a physical, mental and emotional workout. ... Also called Virabhadrasana II, this full-body pose will work nearly all your muscles. Strengthens your legs, glutes, hips, core, chest, shoulders and arms. Holding the pose for an extended period of time will also help develop endurance. “Muscular action is the most direct expression of willpower in our body. These poses engage muscular action and strength.
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