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A newly designed educational flow, not a traditional sequence. Teachers order these poses in many ways.
Newly designed by YogaVacation in 2026. Warrior flows have no universally fixed order; individual warriors are described in Light on Yoga (Iyengar); reverse warrior is a modern name.
Comfortable standing on both legs in a wide stance; some balance for Warrior III (or use blocks or a wall).
Version shown: YogaVacation warrior flow: Warrior I, II, reverse warrior, extended side angle, Warrior III, each side
| # | Step | Breath | Side | Hold | Cues and options |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountain Tāḍāsana | Free breathing | 5 breaths YogaVacation (suggested) | Transition: Stand at the front of the mat. Easier option: Feet hip-width. | |
| 2 | Warrior I, right foot forward Vīrabhadrāsana I | Inhale | Right | 3-5 breaths YogaVacation (suggested) | Transition: Step the left foot back, heel down at an angle, bend the right knee, arms up. Easier option: Shorter stance, back heel lifted; hands on the hips. |
| 3 | Warrior II, right Vīrabhadrāsana II | Exhale | Right | 3-5 breaths YogaVacation (suggested) | Transition: Open the hips and chest to the side, arms out at shoulder height, gaze over the front hand. Easier option: Bend the front knee less. |
| 4 | Reverse warrior, right | Inhale | Right | 3 breaths YogaVacation (suggested) | Transition: Front arm reaches up and back, back hand slides down the back leg. Easier option: Smaller lean. |
| 5 | Extended side angle, right Utthita Pārśvakoṇāsana | Exhale | Right | 3-5 breaths YogaVacation (suggested) | Transition: Forearm to the front thigh (or hand to a block), top arm overhead. Easier option: Forearm on the thigh. |
| 6 | Warrior III, standing on the right leg Vīrabhadrāsana III | Inhale | Right | 3 breaths YogaVacation (suggested) | Transition: Hands down, step to the front leg and lift the back leg level with the hips. Easier option: Hands on blocks or a wall; back toes stay on the floor. |
| 7 | Mountain Tāḍāsana | Free breathing | Transition: Step the feet together; pause. Easier option: Shake out the legs. | ||
| 8 | Repeat Warrior I to Warrior III with the left foot forward | Free breathing | Left | 3-5 breaths per pose YogaVacation (suggested) | Transition: Same chain on the left side. Easier option: Leave out Warrior III if balance is tired. |
| 9 | Standing forward fold Uttānāsana | Exhale | 5 breaths YogaVacation (suggested) | Transition: Fold with soft knees to release the legs. Easier option: Hands on blocks or thighs. | |
| 10 | Mountain Tāḍāsana | Free breathing | Transition: Roll up slowly. Easier option: Rest. |
Right foot forward first, then left.
One round = the chain on the right, then on the left. Two rounds suggested.
Shorter stances; hands on the hips; forearm on the thigh in side angle; blocks or a wall in Warrior III; back knee down for Warrior I (low lunge).
Learn it with a teacher: A teacher can check knee and hip alignment in the warriors; Warrior III benefits from guidance.
General information, not medical advice. Poses do not cure illness. If you are pregnant, injured or have a health condition, check with your doctor and tell your teacher before you practise.
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