We need to talk about warrior poses.
Too many yoga classes treat these fundamental postures like they’re some kind of endurance test. Students suffer through endless holds while teachers hope everyone survives. Meanwhile, other instructors avoid them altogether because they’re “too hard” for beginners.
What if I told you there’s a third option? A way to teach warrior poses that actually feels good and builds real strength and confidence?
The Problem with Traditional Warrior Sequences
Here’s what usually happens: Teachers cue Warrior I, then expect everyone to hold it for what feels like an eternity. No options, no modifications, just “breathe through the burn.” Students either push through pain or feel like failures.
The result? Frustrated students and teachers who’ve lost confidence in these powerful poses.
A Better Approach: The “Driving by the Party” Method
In my latest video, I share a hands-free warrior flow that changes everything. Instead of forcing students into poses, we “drive by the party”—checking if each pose feels right before committing.
The sequence flows logically: lunge → Warrior I → pyramid → Warrior III . . . and then maybe to a funky balance on the back foot. But here’s the key—students get to choose their level at every transition. Maybe Warrior III becomes a toe-touch balance. Maybe pyramid stays supported on the thigh. You’re the chef, and this is your recipe to adapt.
Why This Approach Works
This isn’t about making things easier—it’s about making them smarter. When students feel safe to explore, they actually go deeper than when they’re forcing themselves into “full expressions.”
The flow builds strength progressively, improves balance naturally, and teaches students to listen to their bodies instead of ignoring them.
Ready to Try It?
Watch the full sequence and try it yourself first. Then take this framework to your classes and see how different warrior poses can feel when they’re taught with intelligence instead of intensity.
Your students are waiting for yoga that meets them where they are. This flow delivers exactly that.
