| tion_start --> | | | | and stability. It strengthens muscles of the arms, |
| The Plank - (called sometimes High Chaturanga) | | | | shoulders and the spine, and strengthens the wrists. |
| The Plank posture is a good precursor to more | | | | This posture improves nervous balance and develops |
| challenging arm balances postures. | | | | a sense of inner equilibrium and harmony. |
| In the Plank the body is in a straight line from the ears, | | | | The Plank is a preparatory posture for more |
| through the shoulders and hips, to the heels. The body | | | | advanced and demanding poses in yoga classes |
| should not arch or sag. | | | | having many benefits. It can be done even by a |
| During performing this posture the abdominal muscles | | | | beginner; however in one health condition the Plank |
| are kept lifted throughout. If your body starts to shake, | | | | posture is strongly not recommended. |
| release the posture, relax for a moment and start to | | | | One reason not to do the Plank posture: |
| hold the Plank again. | | | | 1) If you have a Carpal tunnel syndrome, do not |
| Mostly the Plank targets the abdominals (muscles | | | | attempt this posture. |
| responsible for holding in the stomach and giving the | | | | (It is compression of the median nerve at the wrist, |
| appearance of a flat stomach), but it can be an | | | | which may result in numbness, tingling, weakness, or |
| excellent way to get a full body challenge. In order to | | | | muscle atrophy in the hand and fingers. The disease |
| do the Plank properly, there must be integration of all | | | | typically affects the thumb, index, and middle fingers |
| the core stabilization muscles, and the arms, as well as | | | | and is often particularly troublesome at night). |
| keeping the gluteus (large muscles which form the | | | | Caution: Always check with your doctor if you have |
| buttock) and legs active. | | | | any doubts or concerns regarding the suitability of this |
| The Plank posture is a well-known exercise that can | | | | posture for you. It is best to perform this yoga posture |
| be seen in many exercise systems. It is one of the | | | | in presence of a qualified yoga teacher. |
| most popular exercises for developing core strength | | | | |