Reverse Warrior is a side stretch taken from Warrior 2. The front knee stays bent while the front arm reaches up and back, opening the whole side of the body.
How to do Reverse Warrior
- Start in Warrior 2 with your front knee over your ankle.
- Slide your back hand lightly down your back leg.
- Reach your front arm up and back.
- Stay low in your front knee as you stretch.
- Breathe into the long side of your body.
Common mistakes
- Straightening the front leg as you lean back.
- Putting your weight into the back hand.
- Collapsing into the side you are not stretching.
Make it easier
- Shorten your stance and bend the front knee less.
- Keep your back hand on your hip.
Practice Reverse Warrior in a free class
116 of Erin's classes include Reverse Warrior. These are the most practiced. The time shows where it comes up.
Vigorous Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class (30 min)
Power Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class
Invigorating Morning Flow Yoga Class
30 Minute Power Yoga Class
Detox Flow 45 min Yoga Class
Yoga for Runners (and Everyone Else!)
20 Min Energizing Flow Yoga Class
Constant Flow Yoga Class - 30 Minutes
Morning Boost Yoga Class
A Quick Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class
No Frills 20 Minute Morning Yoga Class
Flow & Stretch Yoga ClassReverse Warrior: common questions
How do you do Reverse Warrior?
Start in Warrior 2 with your front knee over your ankle. Slide your back hand lightly down your back leg. Reach your front arm up and back. Stay low in your front knee as you stretch.
Is there an easier version of Reverse Warrior?
Yes. Shorten your stance and bend the front knee less. Keep your back hand on your hip.
What are the most common Reverse Warrior mistakes?
Straightening the front leg as you lean back. Putting your weight into the back hand. Collapsing into the side you are not stretching.
Where can I practice Reverse Warrior in a free class?
116 free Five Parks Yoga classes include Reverse Warrior. The most practiced is Vigorous Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class (30 min).
Move within what feels right for your body, and check with your doctor if you have an injury.
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