Warrior I, otherwise known as Virabhadrasana A, is one of the most basic poses in the practice. It is also, however, deceptively simple. When performed correctly, Warrior I should cause the thighs to burn, the heart rate to accelerate, and the breath to become heavy. You should feel a sense of heat rising throughout the entire body as you cultivate both mental and physical strength. When practiced mindfully with proper alignment and adequate effort, the whole lesson of the journey of yoga can be found right there in Warrior I.
In Indian mythology, Virabhadra is a spiritual warrior created from a lock of Shiva’s hair. Shiva sends Virabhadra down to Earth to act as a warrior of peace in the world. When Shiva releases this lock of hair, dropping our warrior down to Earth, Virabhadra lands, at the ready in Warrior I. This posture and the story behind it represents the brave heart of the yogi. As you begin to practice, you gain access to the energy of Virabhadra, and as such, gain the spiritual strength to go out into the world as a force of healing energy and strength.
To practice your strongest Warrior I, begin in Mountain pose, or Samasthiti (also known as Tadasana). Hug the belly in toward the spine and begin to lift your energy up along the midline. Cultivate strength in your Mountain pose and then step back with the left foot. You want about the distance of one of your own legs between your feet.
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