Side Plank

Vasisthasana

A strong arm-and-core balance. Drop your lower knee for support whenever you need to, there is no rush.

4 gentle steps · about a minute

Step 1 of 4

Come to a plank

Start in a strong plank, hands under your shoulders and body in one long line.

Steady and strong.

Step 2 of 4

Shift your weight onto your right hand and the outer edge of your right foot, stacking or staggering your feet.

Find your balance point.

Step 3 of 4

Stack your shoulders and hips and reach your top arm to the sky in one straight line. Drop your lower knee down if you would like support.

Reach up, breathe wide.

Step 4 of 4

Hold for a few breaths, then lower with control and try the other side.

Strong line, calm breath.

All steps complete

That is Side Plank. A great builder of arm and core strength. Here is Michelle in the full pose.

Good for: Strengthens the arms, shoulders and core and improves balance.