Join me as we move thru the different versions of side plank (Vasisthasana). All the while strengthening the deep core muscles that run up and down the spine, and especially our abdominal muscles such as the transverse abdominis and the obliques. This is a full body strengthener, it will work your arms, your wrists, shoulders, hips, thighs and your entire core!! If you want abs of steel, side plank is where it's at!! The goal is to keep the hips from drooping, to keep a straight line from the shoulders to the edge of your foot. Side Plank also strengthens the deep muscles of your low back, so it can help with lower-back pain. If you're not able to hold a full side plank just yet, it's easy to modify: Instead of stacking your feet, lower your top foot to the ground in front of the bottom foot, creating a wider base to balance on. You can also set the knee closest to the floor on the ground. Since this exercise builds muscle, it also burns calories. This, in turn, helps to also burn fat. Do what you can stop when you need to take a break, keep your breath steady and smooth, if you no longer can breath thru your nose it's time to rest! Try doing this workout a couple days a week and begin to see a huge change in your body! Let me know in the comments down below what you thought and which ones you struggled with : ). Peace and Love on your wellness journey!!
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