The Warrior Yoga Poses are a group of related standing postures in modern yoga. This article helps you to learn the Sanskrit names of Warrior 1, Warrior 2, Warrior 3, Reverse Warrior Pose and Humble Warrior Pose.
List Of Warrior Pose Names (English & Sanskrit)
The Sanskrit name of the Warrior Pose is Vīrabhadrāsana (वीरभद्रासन). Vīrabhadra is a warrior and one of several forms of Śiva.
| English Name | Common Sanskrit Name | Correct Sanskrit Name |
|---|---|---|
| Warrior 1 Pose | Virabhadrasana I | vīrabhadrāsana I |
| Warrior 2 Pose | Virabhadrasana II | vīrabhadrāsana II |
| Warrior 3 Pose | Virabhadrasana III | vīrabhadrāsana III |
| Reverse Warrior Pose | Viparita Virabhadrasana | viparīta vīrabhadrāsana |
| Humble Warrior Pose | Baddha Virabhadrasana | baddha vīrabhadrāsana |
In the 20th century, these poses became a part of modern yoga. They are now commonly practiced in yoga classes across the world, including Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, and many more.
| Yoga Type | Correct Sanskrit Name | Sanskrit Devanāgarī |
|---|---|---|
| Hatha Yoga | haṭha yoga | हठयोग |
| Vinyasa Yoga | vinyāsa yoga | विन्यासयोग |
| Ashtanga Yoga | aṣṭāṅga yoga | अष्टाङ्गयोग |
| Kundalini Yoga | kuṇḍalinī yoga | कुण्डलिनीयोग |
Warrior 1 Pose
Warrior 1 is called vīrabhadrāsana I in Sanskrit.
Benefits And Effects
- Helps deep breathing
- Relieves stiffness in shoulders and back
- Tones up the ankles and knees
- Cures stiffness of the neck
(Iyengar, 2005: The Illustrated Light On Yoga, p. 45)
Warrior 2 Pose
Warrior 2 is called vīrabhadrāsana II in Sanskrit.
Benefits And Effects
- Your leg muscles become shapely and stronger
- Relieves cramp in the calf and thigh muscles
- Brings elasticity to the leg and back muscles
- Tones the abdominal organs
(Iyengar, 2005: The Illustrated Light On Yoga, p. 45)
Warrior 3 Pose
Warrior 3 is called vīrabhadrāsana III in Sanskrit. It is a balancing yoga pose.
Reverse Warrior Pose
Reverse Warrior Pose is also called Peaceful Warrior Pose. The Sanskrit name is viparīta vīrabhadrāsana or śāntiḥ vīrabhadrāsana.
Humble Warrior Pose
Warrior 3 is called baddha vīrabhadrāsana in Sanskrit.
