5 Easy Yoga Poses For Beginners - Step by Step Guide

#5 Side Plank

Instructions:

Step 1: First come into a regular plank pose. Shift your weight on the right arm and foot and adjust your left arm and foot on it such that the left foot is resting on the right foot and the left arm is on the hip.

Step 2: The right arm should be approximately underneath the shoulder with the right palm pressed against the ground. Keep the elbow straight and firm.

Step 3: While inhaling, raise your left arm such that it is more or less perpendicular to the floor. Try maintaining your balance while performing this movement.

Step 4: Turn your neck towards the left arm and gaze at the fingertips of the left arm pointing towards the sky. Hold this position for a few seconds while breathing. Bring the left arm down and position it to rest on your hip.

Step 5: Gently come back into the starting position and rest for a few breaths. Repeat the full range of motion on the opposite side now.

Step 6: Perform 5 repetitions on each side.