Warrior III

Virabhadrasana III

Balance ยท Intermediate

Warrior III is a one-legged balance that forms a long line from fingertips to heel. It strengthens the legs, back, and core.

Warrior III (Virabhadrasana III) yoga illustration

AI-generated illustration. It may not be anatomically precise.

What to Pay Attention To

  • Keep your hips level, with the toes of your lifted leg pointing down.
  • Reach forward and back at once to create one long line.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Opening the lifted hip toward the ceiling
  • Locking the standing knee
  • Rounding the back to lift the leg higher

Practice Warrior III in a Flow

You can also generate a yoga flow around your own level, style, and goals.

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This guide is general information, not medical advice. Stop if you feel pain, and check with a healthcare professional if you have an injury, a health condition, or are pregnant.