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Plank Pose: Light and Strong
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Plank Pose: Light and Strong

How to fix your plank pose: common mistakes with shoulders, wrists, core and breath.

In this episode of Yoga Posers, Jane and Sarah break down Plank Pose and Chaturanga Dandasana—two of yoga’s most misunderstood (and most skipped) postures. Learn why plank hurts your shoulders and wrists, the most common mistakes in plank and chaturanga, and exactly how to fix them so these poses feel strong, safe, and sustainable.

You’ll discover practical alignment tips, core and breath techniques, and variations for every level so you can finally build confidence in your plank.

Key Topics Covered:

  • Why plank pose is so challenging and commonly avoided

  • How core engagement and breath work transform your plank

  • Shoulder alignment and scapular movement explained

  • Progressive variations: beginner-friendly to advanced

  • Common mistakes in plank & chaturanga (and how to fix them)

  • Therapeutic applications for different body types

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