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with Rob Lucas

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Virabhadrasana C

Warrior 3

How to

From standing, lift the left foot off the floor as you lean the chest and shoulders forward, working the left foot back behind you until it becomes parallel to the floor and the chest forward until your spine is level with the leg.

The arms extend out in front of you, as your gaze moves forward.

Note that by bringing the leg back, you counter balance the torso and arms, by bringing the arms and torso forward you counter balance the leg.  Thus the movements have to be simultaneous, or you won't be able to balance on the way into the pose.

Modifications

The gaze may drop to the floor.  The arms may either extend out at the sides of the body, or reach back at the sides (flush with the body).  The second option is more difficult.

Finally, you may take the hands to the floor and just work on keeping the back leg parallel to the floor.

Transitional Poses