Michael Henri

Part 3 - What Could Get Injuries in Warrior II:⁠
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Problem:⁠
It's common to lean forward in Warrior II, which can result in the head not "stacking" on top of the spine.⁠
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As a result, there is often tension held around the neck and shoulders.⁠
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Solution:⁠
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1) First, look at your back wrist and make sure it's stacked over your back ankle. This will pull your spine back into alignment so that it stacks.⁠
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2) Then, lift your chest up and extend the spine tall.⁠
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3) Gently open your collar bones (front of your shoulders) by drawing your shoulders back.⁠
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4) Now you can lengthen through the crown (top of your head) so your chin tilts down slightly.⁠
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The Anatomy Behind Why:⁠
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When we lean too far forward in Warrior II, our head doesn't stack over our spine.⁠
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The brain thinks "My head is falling!!"⁠
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The brain reacts by sending signals to the muscles surrounding the neck ans shoulders to activate and try to stop the head from falling.⁠
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This extra work is what leads to that unnecessary strain in the neck and shoulder muscles.⁠
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