Warrior III
Warrior III is a great pose for balance and firing up your leg muscles! Here are our top tips for the pose:
When moving into Warrior III, hinge at your hips while keeping your leg, core, and arms engaged. This will help will balance and overall stability in the pose.
...but, if you're still feeling off-balance, bring your hands to heart center. You can also use a wall for support! Stand about three to four feet away from the wall. As you hinge forward, reach your hands toward the wall (adjust as needed) and allow the wall to provide stability as you work on your balance!
Keep your hips square to the mat as you press your heel toward the back of the room and reach your fingers toward the front of the room. Imagine you're in the shape of a capital T.
If you have tight hamstrings, it's OK to keep your lifted leg bent. Work on straightening it over time, little by little.