What is the next pose after transitioning from Runner's Lunge?

What is the next pose after transitioning from Runner's Lunge?

• A. Side Plank (Vasisthasana)
• B. Downward Facing Dog
• C. Warrior II
• D. Child's Pose

Answer: (A)

Starting from Runner’s Lunge, the flow moves into a pose that continues to build core and shoulder strength while keeping the body in motion and heat. Side Plank does that by transferring weight onto the supporting arm, engaging the obliques and the shoulder stabilizers, and aligning the body in a straight line from head through the grounded hand to the stacked feet. This transition preserves momentum in a vinyasa-style sequence and prepares you for further balances and arm work, rather than dropping into a stretch or rest. To cue it, press evenly through the grounded hand, stack the feet or stagger them for balance, keep the hips lifted, roll the outer edge of the bottom foot into contact with the mat, and extend the top arm upward with a steady breath. This combination of core engagement, shoulder stability, and smooth sequencing is why Side Plank fits naturally after Runner’s Lunge.

Starting from Runner’s Lunge, the flow moves into a pose that continues to build core and shoulder strength while keeping the body in motion and heat. Side Plank does that by transferring weight onto the supporting arm, engaging the obliques and the shoulder stabilizers, and aligning the body in a straight line from head through the grounded hand to the stacked feet. This transition preserves momentum in a vinyasa-style sequence and prepares you for further balances and arm work, rather than dropping into a stretch or rest. To cue it, press evenly through the grounded hand, stack the feet or stagger them for balance, keep the hips lifted, roll the outer edge of the bottom foot into contact with the mat, and extend the top arm upward with a steady breath. This combination of core engagement, shoulder stability, and smooth sequencing is why Side Plank fits naturally after Runner’s Lunge.