#poseoftheweek
Plank pose
Sanskrit: Kumbhakasana
Benefits: Strengthens your wrists, arms, shoulders, chest, core, legs and feet. Builds stamina and focus.
How to: Begin in Downward Facing Dog. Shift forward to stack your shoulders over your wrists and align your heels over your toes. Find a strong straight line from the crown of your head to your heels. Protract your shoulder blades to activate through your chest and arms. Firm your belly to your spine. Hold for five strong breaths and then return to Downward Facing Dog.
Modifications: Practice on your forearms if you have wrist sensitivity. Bring your knees to the mat but continue to find a strong straight line from the crown of your head to your knees.
Happy practicing!
5/17/2024, 6:20:01 PM