The sun salutation B sequence really does get YOU warmed up fully and the addition of the warrior pose adds a new challenge. Your primary focus should be the quality of the vinyasa; you don’t want to be staggering from pose to pose gasping for breath. Modify the postures to suit you, and work towards an even and steady breath throughout. When you are ready you can gradually replace the modifications with the full postures.
Several difficulties with the warrior arise from the stepping forward movement from down-facing dog - this can be difficult at first. You need to use your abdominal strength to help lift your hip high and bring your leg well forward (it’s important to use the bandhas here).You also need strength when you step back again so that you don’t let the whole of your lower back sag. Often, for beginners. your foot will hit the floor well in front of the space between your hands. If this is the case you may need to literally take hold of your foot with one hand and help to step it forward. Be aware of the supporting role of your back leg, see if you can keep the instep high oil the floor to help support your inner knee.
Several difficulties with the warrior arise from the stepping forward movement from down-facing dog - this can be difficult at first. You need to use your abdominal strength to help lift your hip high and bring your leg well forward (it’s important to use the bandhas here).You also need strength when you step back again so that you don’t let the whole of your lower back sag. Often, for beginners. your foot will hit the floor well in front of the space between your hands. If this is the case you may need to literally take hold of your foot with one hand and help to step it forward. Be aware of the supporting role of your back leg, see if you can keep the instep high oil the floor to help support your inner knee.
