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Vinyasa Flow Yoga photo of Side Plank Posture / Vasisthasana pose

Side Plank Posture

Sanskrit: Vasisthasana
Pose Type: arm balances.
Benefits: abdomen, ankles, arms, buttocks, foot, legs, neck, shoulders, spine, wrists.

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  1. Begin in Plank Pose
  2. Shift your weight to one hand as you extend the other arm up
  3. Bottom hand is underneath shoulder and pushes down into the floor (so that the shoulder doesn't sag)
  4. Legs are straight with the feet stacked and flexed
  5. The bottom hip and ribs lift up and away from the floor
Note: For more support drop bottom knee down under the hip.