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Warrior Flow

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Also called
Warrior Sequence, Virabhadrasana sequence
Tradition
YogaVacation educational flow (modern hatha/vinyasa poses)
Order
Newly designed educational flow
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Approximate duration
about 15 minutes
Focus
Strength
Audience
Beginners, Experienced
Props
Block, Mat, Wall

A newly designed educational flow, not a traditional sequence. Teachers order these poses in many ways.

Origin and source

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.

Who it is for

Comfortable standing on both legs in a wide stance; some balance for Warrior III (or use blocks or a wall).

The steps in order

Version shown: YogaVacation warrior flow: Warrior I, II, reverse warrior, extended side angle, Warrior III, each side

#StepBreathSideHoldCues and options
1Mountain
Tāḍāsana
Free breathing5 breaths
YogaVacation (suggested)

Transition: Stand at the front of the mat.

Easier option: Feet hip-width.

2Warrior I, right foot forward
Vīrabhadrāsana I
InhaleRight3-5 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.

3Warrior II, right
Vīrabhadrāsana II
ExhaleRight3-5 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.

4Reverse warrior, rightInhaleRight3 breaths
YogaVacation (suggested)

Transition: Front arm reaches up and back, back hand slides down the back leg.

Easier option: Smaller lean.

5Extended side angle, right
Utthita Pārśvakoṇāsana
ExhaleRight3-5 breaths
YogaVacation (suggested)

Transition: Forearm to the front thigh (or hand to a block), top arm overhead.

Easier option: Forearm on the thigh.

6Warrior III, standing on the right leg
Vīrabhadrāsana III
InhaleRight3 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.

7Mountain
Tāḍāsana
Free breathing

Transition: Step the feet together; pause.

Easier option: Shake out the legs.

8Repeat Warrior I to Warrior III with the left foot forwardFree breathingLeft3-5 breaths per pose
YogaVacation (suggested)

Transition: Same chain on the left side.

Easier option: Leave out Warrior III if balance is tired.

9Standing forward fold
Uttānāsana
Exhale5 breaths
YogaVacation (suggested)

Transition: Fold with soft knees to release the legs.

Easier option: Hands on blocks or thighs.

10Mountain
Tāḍāsana
Free breathing

Transition: Roll up slowly.

Easier option: Rest.

Left and right

Right foot forward first, then left.

Repetitions and counting

One round = the chain on the right, then on the left. Two rounds suggested.

Props and adaptations

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).

Precautions

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.

Beginner and chair alternatives

Chair Yoga Sequence: a 20-minute seated routine

Easier alternatives

Chair Yoga Sequence (https://yogavacation.com/practice-plans/chair-yoga-sequence/)

Sources

  1. B.K.S. Iyengar, Light on Yoga: Virabhadrasana I, II, III, Internet Archive (catalogue record) (accessed October 6, 2026)
  2. Yoga: Effectiveness and Safety, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NIH) (accessed October 6, 2026)

https://yogavacation.com/practice-plans/warrior-flow/ · printed October 19, 2026