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Side Plank
Sanskrit:
Pronunciation:
Translation
Kemetic Name:
Other Names:
Vasisthasana
vah-shees-TAHS-uh-nuh
Vasistha = Sage’s Name, Asana = Pose
Vasistha’s Pose
Intermediate
Solar Plexus
Core/Strength
Overview
Side Plank cultivates strength, balance, and poise, requiring core control and shoulder stability.
Stack joints, firm abdominals, long line of energy.
Empowerment, courage, and stability
Improves balance and strengthens obliques and shoulders.
Activates lateral core muscles and enhances coordination and breath control.
Focus on alignment, shoulder stacking, and engaging the bandhas.
Stack feet. Press hand into floor. Lift hips and extend top arm.
Drop knees or take breaks between rounds.
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