Warrior Series (Virabhadrasana I, II, III & Inverted Warrior) – Video + Teaching PDF
This module explores the Warrior series as a progression of standing postures that develop strength, stability, balance, and body awareness. Rather than treating each pose as a fixed shape, we examine how Warrior I, Warrior II, Warrior III, and Inverted Warrior can be adapted to suit different bodies, teaching styles, and class contexts.
Throughout the video, we break down the key alignment principles of each posture while demonstrating practical verbal cues, progressive hands-on assists, and effective use of props. The focus is not on creating a picture-perfect pose, but on helping students build stability, confidence, and sustainable movement patterns that respect individual anatomy.
We explore common movement compensations such as unstable stances, collapsing knees, pelvic positioning, shoulder tension, loss of balance, and overreaching for depth. You’ll learn practical strategies for refining these patterns through observation, clear communication, and supportive assists, while understanding when a smaller or modified version of the posture is the better choice.
The module also includes creative teaching ideas, accessible variations, dynamic transitions between poses, and practical ways to integrate chairs, walls, straps, blocks, and other props to support a wide range of students without sacrificing the intention of each posture.
The accompanying PDF provides a comprehensive teaching reference for all four poses, including benefits, contraindications, alignment principles, common mistakes, verbal and imagery cues, sequencing ideas, prop options, muscular actions, variations, and practical teaching notes. It is designed to support confident, adaptable decision-making in real classes while recognising that no single alignment approach works for every body.
Together, the video and PDF provide a thorough, practical guide to teaching the Warrior series with greater clarity, adaptability, and confidence.
