Yoga Anatomy

Vasisthasana

Side Plank Pose, Sage Vasistha’s Pose

vah-sish-TAHS-anna

vasistha = a sage; most excellent, best, richest

E5267/Kaminoff/fig11.18a/417818/alw/pulled-r3

Pronator

teres Flexor carpi

radialis

External

oblique

Pronator

teres Flexor carpi

radialis

External

oblique

E5267/Kaminoff/fig11.18b/417819/alw/pulled-r3

Triceps

brachii

Serratus

anterior

Gluteus

maximus

Rectus

femoris

Vastus

lateralis

Peroneals

Classifi cation

Asymmetrical balancing arm support pose

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