Hatha Yoga Instructor & Reiki Master

Judit Vitores Sypher Yoga

Classes in English and Spanish

305-216-6847 • Westchester County

Peaceful or Reverse Warrior (Viparita Virabhadrasana)

This widely used standing yoga pose improves flexibility in the spine, inner thighs, ankles and chest. Its name comes from the Hindu warrior Virabhadra, an incarnation of the god Shiva. The word “Viparita” means “reverse” in Sanskrit. Start in Warrior 2 Pose with your arms extended to the sides. Inhale and turn the palm of the right hand to face upwards. Then, exhale and place the left hand on the left thigh. Raise the right arm and do a slight lateral bend. Hold this posture through 3 to 5 deep breaths. Repeat the same with the other side. In my classes, I always choose to close the warrior sequences with this peaceful warrior pose.