Sideplank / Vasisthasana
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Vasistha ("Most excellent") is the name of a Brahmanic sage. Begin in Plank with legs together. Roll your body to one side so that you are supported on one arm straight down from its shoulder, and on the side of the lower foot. With the top hand, sky-point.
Variation 1
Now lift the top leg as high as possible, still supporting yourself on the side of the lower foot.
Variation 2
Grasp the big toe of the top leg with the top hand, keeping the top leg straight and high.
Variation 3
Place the top leg in half-lotus.
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