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1 Feb 2023 · 1 min

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In this instructional segment, the yoga teacher guides viewers through the Viparita Virabhadrasana, also called Reverse Warrior, beginning from Virabhadrasana II. The teacher emphasizes a step‑by‑step cueing approach—starting with the lower body, sliding the back arm down the back leg with minimal pressure, and raising the top arm toward the sky. The pose is re‑framed as "Exalted Warrior" to evoke a sense of chest opening, spiritual elevation, and empowerment. The instructor also references a longer tutorial on Virabhadrasana II available on their profile and promotes a free "Ultimate Guide to Yoga Teacher Training" with a link in the profile, encouraging viewers to follow the channel.

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They were going to be doing Viparita Virabhadrasana, which means reverse warrior pose. Start in Virabhadrasana 2. If you haven't gone through Virabhadrasana 2 with me, go to my profile and I do a long explanation of cueing Virabhadrasana 2. Start with the bottom, work your way up as you cue. I like to take my back arm and slide it down the back leg without putting a lot of pressure on that back leg. Top arm comes up as we exalt towards the sky. I like to call this Exalted Warrior instead of Reverse Warrior because I like the idea of the chest opening to the sky as we exalt higher spirit, greater power, whatever it is that you call the divine. If you would like to become a certified yoga teacher, make sure you grab my free Ultimate Guide to Yoga Teacher Training. The link is in my profile and definitely light up the follow button to