In Warrior II, what adjustment is emphasized on the exhale?

In Warrior II, what adjustment is emphasized on the exhale?

• A. Re-adjust your stance and re-engage the bend in your front knee
• B. Straighten your front knee completely
• C. Open hips fully
• D. Relax the shoulders

Answer: (A)

In Warrior II, the exhale cue emphasizes re-establishing your base. You reset the distance between the feet and re-engage the bend in the front knee so it stays over the ankle. This grounding action stabilizes the pelvis, lengthens the spine, and keeps the chest open as the arms reach out. If the front knee were straightened, the knee loses support and the pose becomes unstable. Opening the hips fully or simply relaxing the shoulders isn’t the focus of this exhale cue; the priority is re-adjusting the stance and keeping the front knee bent to protect the joint and maintain balance.

In Warrior II, the exhale cue emphasizes re-establishing your base. You reset the distance between the feet and re-engage the bend in the front knee so it stays over the ankle. This grounding action stabilizes the pelvis, lengthens the spine, and keeps the chest open as the arms reach out. If the front knee were straightened, the knee loses support and the pose becomes unstable. Opening the hips fully or simply relaxing the shoulders isn’t the focus of this exhale cue; the priority is re-adjusting the stance and keeping the front knee bent to protect the joint and maintain balance.