Plank
- You may already be familiar with the plank. This is a standard exercise for strengthening your abdominal muscles. The plank is also a basic yoga exercise for a flat stomach.
Start with a prone position. Press your palms against the mat on either side of your shoulders and place your toes on the mat as well. Push off with your hands to lift your body off the ground. Tuck the tailbone, stretch the crown forward. Hold this pose for a few breaths. When you’re ready, just sit back on the floor as you exhale. You can also add vinyasa, or movement, to this asana. Standing in a plank on straight arms, bend your knees alternately, bringing your knee closer to your nose. This is similar to what we did in the downward-facing dog. As you exhale, pull your knee up, and as you inhale, return to the starting position. Repeat 8-20 times keeping your breathing even.
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