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Butterfly Pose (Baddha Konasana)
Pose Guides Andrew J. Stillman Pose Guides Andrew J. Stillman

Butterfly Pose (Baddha Konasana)

Butterfly is one of those poses that looks simple on the outside, but reveals endless depth the longer you sit with it. In yin yoga, it’s often a baseline posture — accessible, grounding, and quietly powerful. In a more active practice, it becomes a forward fold that targets the hips and spine. Either way, Butterfly is a reminder that strength isn’t always about force; sometimes it’s about surrender.

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Warrior 2 (Virabhadrasana II)
Pose Guides Andrew J. Stillman Pose Guides Andrew J. Stillman

Warrior 2 (Virabhadrasana II)

Warrior II expands on what Warrior I began. If Warrior I is the first step forward, Warrior II is the widening of your stance — the moment where you claim more space and ground yourself in unwavering presence. This pose teaches you to open in two directions at once, stretching your awareness and balance across a wider field.

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Warrior 1 (Virabhadrasana I)
Pose Guides Andrew J. Stillman Pose Guides Andrew J. Stillman

Warrior 1 (Virabhadrasana I)

Warrior I is the entry point to the entire Warrior’s Path. When you step into this pose, you’re not just lunging — you’re declaring your presence. This is the stance of focus, of intention, of stepping forward even when the ground beneath you feels uncertain. Warrior I trains you to meet resistance head-on and teaches you that balance doesn’t come from rigidity, but from alignment and breath.

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