Be certain of your physical abilities and limitations before attempting any yoga pose, and seek clearance from your physician if you are uncertain. Always respect your body and know your limits.

Yoga Plank Pose

Plank Pose

• Inhale, begin in Tadasana pose.
• Exhale, folding forward, grounding palms shoulder width, then stepping feet back with bent and grounded toes.
• Inhale, extending spine, and creating line from keels through body to crown of head.
• Exhale, drawing in navel to engage core and hugging shoulders into sockets for stability.
• Hold pose 3 to 5 breaths or as long as comfortable.

Modifications and Precautions for “Yoga Plank Pose”: Yogis with wrist, elbow, shoulder, back and toe issues should use caution. If core is weak, place knees on floor keeping hips off floor to begin strengthening core.

Congratulations on learning “Yoga Plank Pose”.