Warrior III Pose is one of the classical Yoga standing postures. It is usually taught to students once they have mastered Warrior I and Warrior II poses. Warrior III is also known informally as Flying Warrior Pose because the practitioner balances on one leg, leans forward and extends his or her arms to the side or stretched out in front of the body with the hands in namaskar. This posture is difficult to practice for some students. Due to the challenging nature of the posture, it will bring a satisfying sense of accomplishment to a student who finally does master the pose.
Warrior III is a great Yoga pose for strengthening the legs, back and shoulders. It also helps to improve a student’s sense of balance, coordination and mental focus. Additionally, the practice of this posture can be quite grounding because it forces a Yoga practitioner to be fully present. It is said that the quality of one’s eyes reflects the quality of one’s mind. The correct drishti or gazing point for practicing Warrior III is approximately three feet on the floor in front of the foot the student is balancing on. By holding a steady gaze or drishti, the student’s mind will steady, which will help the body to quiet and balance more easily on one leg.
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