Vasisthasana (Side Plank), Camatkarasana (Wild Thing) — Overview — for Yoga Teachers, Yoga Therapists, Health & Wellness Coaches, Holistic Healthcare Providers
About this Asana Digest
Poses
Vasisthasana (Side Plank), and related poses such as Side Forearm Plank, Kasyapasana (Half Bound Lotus Side Plank) and Camatkarasana (Wild Thing).
Objective
Become knowledgeable about the pose and review detailed teaching considerations.
Description
Explain the Sanskrit naming; contraindications and cautions; associated benefits and typical effects; instructions and cues for setting up and practicing the pose; variations to meet particular intentions and needs; associated mythology, and more teaching considerations.
Prerequisite Knowledge
Asana Digests focus in on teaching specific poses. Please be aware of the groundwork and teaching support here: Asana Category – Arm Balancing Poses.
Vasisthasana
vah-sish-TAHS-ahna
“Vasistha” = name of a sage
Side Plank Pose
Kasyapasana
Pose Dedicated to Kasyapa
Half Bound Lotus Side Plank
Heart of the Pose
- Arm Balance
- Core Strengthening
Notes
- Helps to prepare for more challenging arm balances.
- Yoga International calls the full version (clasping toe) Vasisthasana B.
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