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Reverse Warrior Pose
How to Do Reverse Warrior Pose

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Reverse Warrior

© Barry Stone
Also Known As: Crescent Pose

Type of Pose: Standing, Backbending

Benefits: Strengthens the legs, improves the flexibility of the spine

Instructions:

1. From Warrior II, bring the rear hand down the back of the rear leg.

2. Bring the front arm up next to your ear.

3. Keeping the front knee bent and directly over the ankle, reach the rear hand down as you come in to a backbend.

4. Bring your gaze up to the front fingertips.

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