Side Plank

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Instructions

  • Begin on hands and knees. 

  • Bring left leg back and shift onto the outside edge of your left foot. 

  • Stack your right foot on top of the left.

  • Right hand can rest on your right hip.

  • Torso turned toward the right.

  • Repeat on the other side.

Modifications

  • Instead of stacking feet, leave one knee down on the floor.

Contraindications

  • Wrist issues

  • Elbow issues

  • Shoulder issues

Type of pose

  • Arm balance

Parts of Body Benefited

  • Arm

  • Wrist

Other poses that cultivate:

Balance

Focus

Patience

Stability

Strength

Other strategies from:

Hatha Yoga

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