High plank pose - Utthita Chaturanga Dandasana

 Utthita Chaturanga Dandasana is the name of a core strengthening yoga posture that readies the body for more challenging arm balances. In utthita chaturanga dandasana, the body is held in a plank position off the ground, supported by the hands and the balls of the feet. It is often used as a transitional posture, especially before chaturanga dandasana.

The name comes from the Sanskrit root words, utthita which means “extended”, chatur meaning "four", anga which means "limb", danda which means “staff” and asana which means “seat” or “posture.” The same pose can also be known by the Sanskrit names phalakasana and kumbhakasana or by its English name plank pose.