In Warrior I, what is the back foot position described?

In Warrior I, what is the back foot position described?

• A. Spin your back heel down to form a 45 degree angle
• B. Square the feet to the long edge
• C. Back foot parallel to front foot
• D. Back heel up off the mat

Answer: (A)

In Warrior I, the back foot is rotated so the heel is down and the foot forms about a 45-degree angle with the front foot. This creates a strong, stable base that helps the hips stay squared to the front and keeps the knee aligned over the ankle as you bend the front knee. Pressing the back heel into the mat engages the whole back leg and supports balance and stability. If the back foot were kept parallel to the front foot or the heel lifted, the alignment would shift, making the pose less stable and more strain on the knee.

In Warrior I, the back foot is rotated so the heel is down and the foot forms about a 45-degree angle with the front foot. This creates a strong, stable base that helps the hips stay squared to the front and keeps the knee aligned over the ankle as you bend the front knee. Pressing the back heel into the mat engages the whole back leg and supports balance and stability. If the back foot were kept parallel to the front foot or the heel lifted, the alignment would shift, making the pose less stable and more strain on the knee.