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Forearm Plank

Sanskrit: 
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Makara Adho Mukha Svanasana

mah-KAR-uh AH-doh MOO-kah shvah-NAHS-uh-nuh

Makara = Crocodile, Adho = Downward, Mukha = Face, Svana = Dog, Asana = Pose

Dolphin Plank

Intermediate

Solar Plexus

Core/Strength

Overview

Engaging deep core and full-body strength, this variation encourages stamina and breath awareness.

Stack joints, firm abdominals, long line of energy.

Endurance, internal strength, and fire

Engages deeper core and stabilizer muscles.

Strengthens diaphragm and supports deep abdominal engagement.

Focus on alignment, shoulder stacking, and engaging the bandhas.

Forearms parallel. Elbows under shoulders. Engage core. Stay in straight line.

Drop knees or take breaks between rounds.

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