Vasisthasana (Side Plank) – Overview
About
This Asana Digest covers: Side Plank and related poses such as Side Forearm Plank, Kasyapasana (Half Bound Lotus Side Plank) and Camatkarasana (Wild Thing)
Sanskrit & Naming
- Vasisthasana
vah-sish-TAHS-ahna
“Vasistha” = name of a sage
Side Plank Pose
- Kasyapasana
Pose Dedicated to Kasyapa
Half Bound Lotus Side Plank
Heart of Pose
- Arm Balance
- Core Strengthening
Notes
- Helps to prepare for more challenging arm balances.
- Yoga International calls the full version (clasping toe) Vasisthasana B.
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