Following on from my previous video on Virabhadrasana II (aka Warrior 2), here's a video of how to do a Warrior 1 (Virabhadrasana I), mainly focusing on the legs and relaxing the arms. . 🎈Breakdown: 0:00 Introduction 0:15 Similarities of Warrior 2 and Warrior 1 0:20 The differences 0:40 Let's get flowing~ 2:22 Rest (while I show my side profile) 2:34 Other side . Link on how to do a warrior 2 👉 https://youtu.be/1hlPNWyUZFw?si=agOxt2wy-MCUW0eR . Subscribe to my channel 👉 youtube.com/ @gjinsmindfulpt . I'm on other platforms! https://www.facebook.com/gjinsmindfulpt https://gjinsmindfulpt.wordpress.com . If you're a reader: 5 Unique Benefits of Warrior 1 Compared to Warrior 2: While both Warrior 1 (Virabhadrasana I) and Warrior 2 (Virabhadrasana II) are powerful yoga poses that build strength and stability, they offer distinct benefits: 🎀Hip Opening: Warrior 1 focuses more on opening the front hip flexor. The deep lunge position stretches the front leg's hip flexor muscle, improving hip mobility and flexibility for activities like running or squatting. 🎀Core Engagement: Warrior 1 requires isometric core engagement to maintain a stable torso throughout the pose. This isometric hold strengthens the deep core muscles, crucial for posture and preventing back pain. 🎀Balance & Grounding: Warrior 1 demands balancing on one leg while rooting the other foot firmly into the ground. This activates the smaller stabilizing muscles in the ankles and legs, enhancing overall balance and stability. 🎀Shoulder & Upper Back Stretch: Warrior 1 offers a gentle stretch for the shoulders and upper back. Reaching the arms overhead lengthens the chest and shoulder muscles, counteracting the hunched posture common in daily life. 🎀Breath Awareness: Warrior 1 encourages a deeper, more controlled breath compared to Warrior 2. The focus on inhaling as you lift the arms and exhaling as you bend the front knee promotes mindful breathing, a vital aspect of yoga practice. By incorporating both Warrior poses into your yoga routine, you can reap the benefits of both worlds!