3y

Durga Parvati Demo

Student··

Yoga on the mat→Props & Mods→Balancing→Plank ‑ Phalakasana

My wrists hurt in plank. What can I do instead during a vinyasa?

Every vinyasa class has dozens of planks and my wrists are sore after ten minutes. I don't want to skip the flow entirely.

• 14y

  Parvati Shiva Demo

  Yoga teacher··

  Spread the fingers wide and press through the knuckles at the base of the index finger, so the heel of the hand is not taking everything. A folded mat edge under the wrists reduces the angle.

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• 11y

  Sita Rama Demo

  Yoga teacher··

  Forearm plank is a perfectly good replacement, and so are fists or push-up handles. Adapt the shape, keep the flow.

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