Mountain Climbers

Sanskrit Name:	Phalakasana
Similar Pose Names:	Plank,Plank on one knee,Kumbhakasana
Category:	Seated & Floor
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Sub Category:	Seated & Floor
Types:	Seated & Floor, Prone, Balance, Arm Balance, Strengthen
Anatomy:	Arms & Shoulders, Wrists & Arms, Core, Biceps & Triceps, Hamstrings, Psoas

Start in Plank Pose. Body forms a straight line from shoulders to ankles. Lift right foot. Raise knee as close to chest as you can. Return to start. Repeat with left leg. Continue alternating.

Balance, agility, coordination, blood circulation.

Carpal tunnel syndrome

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