Side Plank

Vasishtasana

Pronounce: vah-seesh-TAH-sah-nah

Instructions

Begin in Plank. Press your weight into your right hand. Carefully roll to your right, stacking your left foot on top of right. Rest your left hand on your left thigh with an exhale. Reach your hand toward the sky with an inhale, spreading your fingers wide. Lift your hips and keep your body in one diagonal line. Gaze toward the sky. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths. Lower your hand to the floor with an exhale. Change sides. Alignment Cues: Spread fingers wide Align wrist under shoulder Stack heels Reach hips up Avoid arching back Modification: Keep your hand on your thigh, gaze downward or rest your bottom knee on the floor.
Exercise Name: Side Plank Instruction: Begin in Plank. Press your weight into your right hand. Carefully roll to your right, stacking your left foot on top of right. Rest your left hand on your left thigh with an exhale. Reach your hand toward the sky with an inhale, spreading your fingers wide. Lift your hips and keep your body in one diagonal line. Gaze toward the sky. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths. Lower your hand to the floor with an exhale. Change sides. Alignment Cues: Spread fingers wide Align wrist under shoulder Stack heels Reach hips up Avoid arching back Modification: Keep your hand on your thigh, gaze downward or rest your bottom knee on the floor. Primary Body Parts: Abs, Biceps, Obliques, Shoulders Secondary Body Parts: Forearms, Wrists Equipments: Categories: Balancing, Core