Side Plank Pose – Vasisthasana
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Benefits
Strengthens arms, abdomen, legs
Stretches arms and wrists
Improves Balance
Contraindications
Wrist, Elbow and Shoulder Injuries
Tips and Pointers
Try to keep your legs one directly on top of the other.
Modifications & Variations
Easier: Put the foot down on the floor of the upper leg directly behind the lower leg with bending the leg bend that is on the floor.
More Difficult: Lift upper foot straight up to the ceiling, you may also take a hold of the foot with your hand.
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