Airplane pose

Sanskrit name: Dekasana

The yoga pose where the body is lowered upwards, parallel to the ground and supported in one foot. Hands to the sides, outstretched as the wings of a plane.

Recommendations and precautions:

• Not recommended in case of migraines or extreme arterial pressure.

Physical benefits:

• Improves balance
• Improves brain connections by balancing the body

The Airplane is a pose that requires concentration, because the body tends to shake and constantly lose balance. One enters the pose slowly and maintaining focus on the present moment.
Practice the Airplane pose during Yogilates classes. Learn more here.