Plank Pose Tutorial | Breathe and Flow Yoga

Plank pose is the foundation for most arm balances and handstand. It is so commonly practiced in vinyasa yoga and even outside of yoga in other fitness areas but still often times done in an inefficient way that can even cause to injuries especially in the lower back and front shoulder area.
In this video we break down how we practice and teach plank pose. This will ensure that you practice safely and get stronger. Plank is actually a full body pose. Of course your shoulders work a lot in this one but the right alignment will activate your core and even your legs making this one of the best poses, especially if done repeatedly in your practice or held for a long time, to build real strength.
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[@BreatheAndFlow]

Isn't plank pose everyones favorite pose? :)

[@SergioLeonMusic]

totally great video guys

[@frnzilla]

Breathe and Flow absolutely, positively no. 😨

[@martelindbergsli9779]

Is it?

[@unicornsaanvi]

Yes..

[@jonathanbruderlein5491]

Hi Bre and Flo! Been meaning to check out this tutorial for a while. Thanks! I would love to see a side plank tutorial which is when I tend to feel some sensitivity in the shoulder... Especially in those side plank to flying starfish to wildthing flows! With love and gratitude!!

[@mrandmrswheels1142]

These are sooooo good. Great demonstrations so much detail. Thanks so much. Richard

[@shankarsubramanian5421]

I love the minute adjustments of soft elbow pointing out, balls of feet holding the pose. Fantastic...

[@dezedus1]

Thank you! Namaste!

[@ninaadamus8008]

Love these tutorials! They are game changer! I really enjoy your videos, good work.

[@sheilawhittenberg875]

So helpful! I've always misunderstood what it means to tuck the tailbone under. Now it makes more sense.

[@steveharrington82]

Amazing. Thank you so much. I started yoga a week ago and I think you might have just saved my shoulders from injury with this video. ❤

[@shariandstevem]

Plank and chaturanga demos were exactly what I needed being that I am new to yoga. I also lack upper body strength and also have wrist weakness due to a wrist break 2 years ago. Providing Modifications are SO helpful! Side plank modifications would be awesome! Thank you, I’m so thankful to have discovered your KZbin videos!!!!

[@isara26]

Thanks for sharing

[@martelindbergsli9779]

You So strong Bre :) this is important thanks guys

[@LuisMolfino]

Definitely one of my favorites! ;)

[@BreatheAndFlow]

It is such a great pose, the foundation for a lot of arm balances and handstand.

[@youngsunyoga299]

Wow! You two are amazing! I'm really enjoying learning from you. Thank you for all these helpful videos. I did my YTT last year and want to learn more about anatomy. I love the way you explain the postures with reference to anatomy and biomechanics. Do you have any suggestions about where I can begin? A course or book?

[@badrigeneralvlogs7019]

You both are really really doing amazing things to world love from India keep going

[@BreatheAndFlow]

Thank you, will do!

[@adam.motions]

🙏

[@TheReddi]

Hi Bre, while I push back up to plank from chaturanga , I have noticed some pain in the mid back in the spine.. what am I doing wrong

[@silviacattaneo5035]

Thanks for the really clear explanation! I do have a question though. If I rotate the eye of the elbow forward my weight shifts to the outside lower part of the hand, I can't rotate the elbow and weigh on all my nuckles and fingers. Is that normal? Same thing happens in table top pose. Thanks!

[@BreatheAndFlow]

You want the weight pushing into the inside part of the hand while still externally rotating the upper arm, the forearm is doing an internal rotation. It’s tricky to change your habits but absolutely necessary to stay safe!

[@silviacattaneo5035]

Thank you so much for replying. I'll practice and pay close attention. You guys are awesome

[@Acewhip]

5:12 Don't worry Bre, you can kick his ass later... #revengetastesgood :P