Side Plank

About This Class

In this short but thorough Side Plank tutorial, Bryan Kest breaks down Vasisthasana step by step, entering from Child's Pose through Down Dog. He emphasizes shoulder engagement — actively creating space in the joint to avoid grinding — while keeping the hips lifted and the legs strong. Bryan offers a full spectrum of modifications: knee down for longevity in the pose, forearm or fist variations for wrist or elbow sensitivity, and a foot-lift option for anyone who finds the pose irritating in the lower back. Once stable, he invites exploration of the top arm: opening the chest and pectorals, lengthening the sternum away from the hips, and eventually reaching the arm overhead toward the side body for a deep lateral stretch. Throughout, he stresses working with your body's uniqueness rather than forcing an idealized shape, making this class equally useful for beginners learning the pose and more experienced practitioners looking to refine or deepen it.