Poses

Warrior II

Virabhadrasana II · veer-ah-bah-DRAHS-anna

Standing · beginner

Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II) is a yoga pose that strengthens legs and ankles.

Glossary: Virabhadrasana II

Breath Steady, even breathsDuration 30 seconds to 1 minute per side

Pronunciation

How to

  1. Step feet wide apart
  2. Turn right foot out 90 degrees, left foot in slightly
  3. Bend right knee over ankle
  4. Extend arms parallel to floor
  5. Gaze over right fingertips
  6. Repeat on other side

Benefits

Caution

Tips

Variations

Before this pose

Mountain PoseTadasanaWarrior IVirabhadrasana I

After this pose

Extended Side Angle PoseUtthita ParsvakonasanaTriangle PoseTrikonasana

What next

Watch on yoga.org

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