In Inhale - Warrior II, how should the back heel be positioned?

In Inhale - Warrior II, how should the back heel be positioned?

• A. Keep back heel lifted
• B. Rotate the back heel down to your mat so your foot is parallel to the short edge of your mat
• C. Point the back toes forward
• D. Turn both feet 90 degrees

Answer: (B)

Grounding through the back foot creates the stable base needed for Warrior II. In this pose, the front foot points forward while the back foot is turned out 90 degrees and the heel is pressed down to the mat. Lowering the back heel and aligning the foot so it’s parallel to the mat’s short edge anchors the back leg, helps keep the hips open to the side, and ensures the knee stays over the ankle. This grounding also supports a tall, expanded chest and prevents the back knee from collapsing inward.

Grounding through the back foot creates the stable base needed for Warrior II. In this pose, the front foot points forward while the back foot is turned out 90 degrees and the heel is pressed down to the mat. Lowering the back heel and aligning the foot so it’s parallel to the mat’s short edge anchors the back leg, helps keep the hips open to the side, and ensures the knee stays over the ankle. This grounding also supports a tall, expanded chest and prevents the back knee from collapsing inward.