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Named for a legendary warrior, Virabhadrasana 2 strengthens your quads, shoulders, and core—not to mention your stamina and inner resolve.

Do you love this pose? Do you feel it building strength in your lower body? Or do you tend to avoid it? Let us know in the comments below 👇

Click the link in our bio for your complete guide to Warrior 2 Pose!

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Can’t Sleep? Here’s Everything You Need to Know @Yoga_Journal

YOGA SEQUENCES FOR SLEEP

Take yourself through a few moments of slow movement and you might be surprised at how you become lulled by the rhythm of your body and you

Balasana (Child’s Pose)

Cat and Cow (Marjaryasana and Bitilasana)

Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog Pose)

Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana) Holding Opposite Elbows and Twisting

Malasana (Squat)

Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (Pigeon)

Savasana (Corpse Pose)