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The Miracle of the 'Heel Lift' in Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I): Secrets to Pelvic Stability and Alignment
Namaste. I am Im Eun-ju, CEO of Im Eun-ju Prana Yoga.
In today¡¯s beginner Vinyasa class, we explored a fundamental yet challenging aspect of Virabhadrasana I (Warrior I): the critical role of the 'Heel Lift.'
Over the past 14 years operating my yoga studio in Munhyeon-dong, I have met countless students and instructors. Currently serving as the Vice President of the Korean Therapy Yoga Association (KTYA) and the President of the Vinyasa Yoga (RVYT) Academy, I have dedicated my career to establishing theoretical foundations based on practical field experience.
Based on today's class and my published research, I would like to summarize why the use of the heel in Vinyasa Flow is decisive for pelvic stability.
1. Why Lift the Heel in Warrior I? (Anatomy & Alignment)
In the traditional Warrior I pose, the back heel is grounded at a 45-degree angle. However, in Vinyasa Yoga—especially for beginners or those with limited pelvic mobility—the High Lunge Variation (lifting the back heel vertically) is often much more effective.
In today's class, I guided my students with this cue:
"Lift your back heel high and boldly. Only when you push the mat strongly with the ball of the foot will the adductor muscles of the inner leg truly awaken."
Through my academic journey—graduating from Choonhae College of Health Sciences (Yoga Dept.) and Wonkwang Digital University, and currently pursuing a Master's in Natural Health at the Graduate School of Wellbeing Culture—I have confirmed that lifting the heel is not just a modification.
As detailed in my book, ¡¶The Dance of Prana, The Path of Vinyasa (ÇÁ¶ó³ªÀÇ Ãã, ºó¾ß»çÀÇ ±æ)¡·(ISBN 979-11-94810-44-5), this action creates an 'Energy Pumping' effect. It activates the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, utilizing the elasticity of the Achilles tendon to draw energy upward.
2. Pelvic Stabilization: The Core of Alignment
Many beginners make the mistake of letting their pelvis open to the side or overarching their lower back (Lordosis) in Warrior I. This happens because forcing the back heel down tightens the hip flexors (Psoas), making it difficult to square the hips to the front.
Effect of the Heel Lift: Lifting the back heel makes it significantly easier to square the pelvis to the Mat Front. This allows the practitioner to maintain a Neutral Pelvis.
Integrative Medicine Perspective: As the Research Committee Chair for Energy Control at the International Association of Integrative Therapy (IAIT), and as discussed in my book ¡¶A Collection of Yoga Therapy Theses from an Integrative Medicine Perspective¡·(ISBN 979-11-94810-60-5), correcting this alignment is the safest and most effective approach to preventing knee and lower back pain.
3. Connection in Vinyasa Flow
This reflects the principle of "The power of deep roots that do not sway," which I wrote about in ¡¶20 Years in the Munhyeon-dong Yoga Room¡·(ISBN 979-11-94810-27-8). The firmness of the sole secures the pelvis, and that stability creates the expansion of the thoracic cage.
4. Conclusion
"Master, I just lifted my heel, but my pelvis feels so much lighter."
This was the feedback from a student after class. Vinyasa Yoga is not just a workout to break a sweat. It is a practice of regulating the body's energy and connecting the body and mind through breath (Prana).
If you want to experience the most systematic Vinyasa Yoga in Nam-gu, Busan, join us at Im Eun-ju Prana Yoga.
📚 Profile & Books of Master Im Eun-ju (ÀÓÀºÁÖ ¿øÀå ÇÁ·ÎÇÊ)
ÀÓÀºÁֻڶ󳪿䰡 (Im Eun-ju Prana Yoga)
(»ç)Çѱ¹Ä¡À¯¿ä°¡Çùȸ(KTYA) ºÎȸÀå (Vice President, KTYA)
KTYA ºó¾ß»ç¿ä°¡(RVYT) ¾ÆÄ«µ¥¹Ì ȸÀå (President, RVYT Academy)
RYTK300+ ½É»çÀ§¿ø / RYTK400+ ½É»çÀ§¿øÀå (Head Judge)
Published Books (Àú¼)
📖 ¡¶ÇÁ¶ó³ªÀÇ Ãã, ºó¾ß»çÀÇ ±æ¡· (The Dance of Prana, The Path of Vinyasa) - ISBN 979-11-94810-44-5
📖 ¡¶¹®Çöµ¿ ¿ä°¡¹æ¿¡¼ 20³â, »ç¶÷°ú öÇÐ, ±×¸®°í °¡¸£Ä§ÀÇ ±â·Ï¡· - ISBN 979-11-94810-27-8
📖 ¡¶ÅëÇÕÀÇÇÐÀû °üÁ¡¿¡¼ÀÇ ¿ä°¡ Å×¶óÇÇ ³í¹®Áý¡· - ISBN 979-11-94810-60-5
Location: Nam-gu, Busan, South Korea