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#Journey2Handstand - Day 12 - High Plank 2 Low Plank 2 High Plank

1/12/2016

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Today is very similar to Days 1 & 2, but I want you to do as many Yogi Pushups as possible at a time.  Yogi Pushups are slightly different than other pushups as you keep your elbows tucked into your body.  Because of this, you use your entire body in this exercise, not just your upper body.  When done correctly, your entire core is working, as are your hips and legs.  The majority of the work is left to your chest and arms, but so completely necessary for handstanding!  Not to mention other amazing benefits:
  • Provides strength to arms and wrists.
  • Tones the region near abdomen.
  • Calms the mind by relieving from tension, anxiety and depression.
  • Corrects the overall body posture.
  • Improves the sense of balance.
OPTION #1
1. Begin in High Plank Pose (see Day 1's directives).
2. Keeping the entire body engaged, roll the body forward to the tiptoes.
3. Hinge at the elbows and begin to bring your body down toward the mat.
4.  Pause for a slow and controlled breath (6 count breath) in this low position.
5.  Real press through the heels of the hands and come back up (without dipping your back).
6.  Come out of the pose to your hands and knees.
7.  Repeat as many times as you can in one sitting.  

OPTION #2
1. Begin in Plank Pose (see Day 1's directives).
2. Lower down onto your forearms, keeping the plank position - belly button pulled up toward your spine, shoulder blades drawn together across your back, back straight and gaze forward.
3. Hands can be pressing into the ground or balled into fists, make sure your elbows are directly beneath your shoulders.
4.  Pause for a slow and controlled breath (6 count breath) in this low position.
5.  One hand at a time, keeping the plank position, slowly come back onto your hand in high plank position
6.  Come out of the pose to your hands and knees.
7.  Repeat as many times as you can in one sitting.

As always, take time to do this exercise three times today. Breathe into your holds. I love to see your photos and to hear how it goes!
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