5 Yoga Workouts For Strength Training

Exercise #5

Warrior III or Virabhadrasana III

Instructions:

Step 1: Stand with your feet hip-width apart and extend your arms over your head.

Step 2: Slowly, lift your left leg off the floor. While keeping it straight, extend it behind you. Your body will now balance on your right foot. You may have to drop your left hip to keep it aligned with the right one. Both legs must be straight.

Step 3: Your upper body must bend forward to bring your torso in line with the floor. Your upper arms must be close to your ears.

Step 4: Hold this position for 15 seconds and relax.

Do 2 minutes of this exercise, 1 minute on each side.