Veerabhadrasana II - Warrior Pose II

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 Stand facing front with feet 40 inches apart. Raise the hands on it's sides at shoulder level. Stretch the hands maximum without tension. While inhaling, bend the right leg at knee level, pointing the feet to right as in pic 1. Turn your face also to right, stretching your left leg, to the maximum, looking ahead to the right.
 Stand for a few seconds, while exhaling return to the original position. Then inhale, bent your left leg at knee level, stretching right leg maximum and turning your face to the left looking ahead as in pic 2. Hold for a while, exhale and return to the original position. Feel the stretch of the legs and sides. Do this 5 times.
 
Benefits
Promotes stability, strength and balance.
Opens your chest, improving respiration and circulation.
Helps relieve depression and fatigue.
Strengthens legs and tones up abdominal region.
Reduces fat around your hips and waist.

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