standing poses

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WARRIOR I

Veerabadrasana 1

This pose develops your child’s thorax. It opens the hips; strengthens the legs, thighs, and knees; stretches and strengthens the chest, shoulders, neck, stomach. and groin. This pose also strengthens arm and back muscles. It improves endurance and strength, particularly in the legs and ankles.

1. Standing, bring your right leg forward and bend it. Your left leg is extended.

2. Your front foot is perpendicular to your back foot and remains flat.

3. Extend both your arms up. Slightly tilt your head back and look at your arms.

4. Keep the pose a few seconds while breathing slowly. Come back to your initial position.

5. Switch sides. Repeat three times, alternating sides.