Warrior Pose

In the August 2011 publication of "Yoga Journal" Cyndi Lee talks about the basics of warrior I pose, virabhadrasana I, (p. 48). Like Cyndi, I had always avoided this pose since my frustration level would soar. She explained in very simple steps how to overcome the frustration and make the warrior pose work for you. I decided to try it. I'm glad I did.

For a month I've been using her techniques and I have found that my body feels stronger and my emotions a bit lighter. Now I can stand in warrior I pose without falling over and actually feel the endorphins kicking in. I now love doing warrior I pose--who could have guessed?!