JAI ON EARTH Discovering Our Planet

(Vasisthasana)

The difficulty with Side Plank Pose is keeping your legs and spine in alignment. Here, gravity is working against you, so try not to let your pelvis sink into the floor, your hips fall forward or lift too high, or your spine twist.

This will get easier with time .Start in Plank Pose with your feet parallel to each other and your heels raised, your hands planted on the floor shoulder-distance apart, your arms straight, and your torso raised off the mat to form a straight line. Pivot to the outside edge of your right foot, shift your weight to the right side of your body, and place your left foot on top of your night.

Raise your left arm so that it is perpendicular to the floor as you exhale. Stretch your body out so that your head and heels make a straight line. Turn your head to look up at your left hand.

As you plant your palm on the ground, maintain your equilibrium. Hold for three to five breaths. Continue on the opposite side.

Level: Beginner Duration: 3–5 breaths Advantages enhances equilibrium strengthens the wrists, arms, legs, and abs.Be careful Elbow problems Shoulder problems Wrist problems