In Warrior I, how should the back heel be oriented?

In Warrior I, how should the back heel be oriented?

• A. Heel parallel to the front foot
• B. Spin the back heel down to form a 45-degree angle
• C. Heel lifted off the mat
• D. Back heel turned 90 degrees

Answer: (B)

In Warrior I, the back foot should anchor firmly to the mat and be rotated so the toes point outward while the heel stays down, forming about a 45-degree angle with the front foot. This setup creates a stable base, keeps the front knee tracking over the ankle, and helps the hips face forward while the spine lengthens upward. If the back foot stayed parallel to the front foot, or turned to a 90-degree angle, the alignment would twist the knee or hips and reduce stability. Lifting the back heel removes that grounding, making balance and power harder to maintain.

In Warrior I, the back foot should anchor firmly to the mat and be rotated so the toes point outward while the heel stays down, forming about a 45-degree angle with the front foot. This setup creates a stable base, keeps the front knee tracking over the ankle, and helps the hips face forward while the spine lengthens upward. If the back foot stayed parallel to the front foot, or turned to a 90-degree angle, the alignment would twist the knee or hips and reduce stability. Lifting the back heel removes that grounding, making balance and power harder to maintain.