Here, you're going to strengthen your upper body while challenging your balance. "Remember: the entire body works together to stabilise, so take your time, modify however you need to, and focus on stable strength, not rushed movements," Harkness explained.
- From a Tabletop position, shift your weight onto your right hand and reach upward with your left hand, aiming your chest toward the left.
- Look down at your right hand to stay balanced — looking upward can throw you off.
- Continue to shift the weight into your right hand as you walk your feet back into a side plank, aiming your toes and the front of your body to the left, and balancing on your right hand and the outer edge of your right foot.
- You can hover your left foot to make it more challenging, or you can place your left foot on the ground either behind you or in front of you to make this easier.
- Keep pushing down through your right arm, firm your belly to stabilise, and take three to five smooth breaths. Rest or swirl your wrists (like pose one) before switching to the other side.
- To make it more challenging, skip the rest period between sides and go from five breaths on one side straight into five breaths on the other side.
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