POSTURE OF THE MONTH: VASISTHASANA
The wisdom of the sages In February, Flex Hot Yoga dedicate our focus to Vasisthasana - the Side Plank. Its Sanskrit name is composed of Vasistha (meaning ‘excellent’ or ‘the best’, also the name of a great Vedic sage and teacher of Lord Rama) and Asana (seat or posture). Keep reading to find out about the benefits of practicing Side Plank and its variations, and what makes Vasistha one of the greatest sages in Indian history. The benefits of practicing Vasisthasana Whilst the basic version of the Side Plank looks rather simple and achievable, its variations can be very challenging. So take your pick of difficulty level and let’s progress from there… Vasisthasana strengthens your wrists and arms It strengthens your back , especially the quadratus lumborum muscle in the lower back, a deep spinal stabilising muscle Allows you to target and train your obliques Helps build core strength and stability Improves your sense of balance and, in doing so, helps improve focus and co...