Side Plank Pose | Vasisthasana

Side Plank Pose Instructions

1. Start in plank pose, bring your feet together, and roll onto your left side, placing the outside edge of your left foot on the mat.
2. Stack your right foot and leg on top of the left, reach your right arm toward the ceiling and gaze at your right thumb.
3. Stay in side plank pose for 15 to 30 seconds and then switch sides.

Mindfulness Practice

Open the chest, stack your hips and keep your body in a straight line. Breathe slowly, strengthen the thighs, and press through the heels toward the floor.

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Vasisthasana Benefits

The side plank pose strengthens the core, arms, and legs, and improves your balance and posture.

Contraindications

Shoulder, wrist, or elbow injury.

Preparatory, Complementary and Follow-Up Poses

Start with downward facing dog, half moon pose or plank pose and then progress to side plank pose. Follow-up with tree pose or warrior II pose.

Related Yoga Poses

Try these other yoga poses to relax and relieve stress and tension:
Fish pose
Hero pose
Locust pose
Half moon pose

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