Airplane is a standing balance where you lean forward on one leg, lift the other leg behind you and sweep your arms back alongside your body. It shows up often in Erin's flows right after Crescent Lunge, with Airplane Lunge as the grounded option.
How to do Airplane Pose
- From Crescent Lunge, step onto your front foot.
- Lift your back leg off the floor until it is about parallel to the mat.
- Reach your arms back with your fingers toward your heel.
- Keep your hips level and draw your shoulders away from your ears.
- Keep a slight bend in the standing knee and a steady gaze.
Common mistakes
- Opening the hip of the lifted leg toward the ceiling.
- Locking the standing knee.
Make it easier
- Keep your back foot down for Airplane Lunge.
- Lightly touch a wall or chair for balance.
Practice Airplane Pose in a free class
79 of Erin's classes include Airplane Pose. These are the most practiced. The time shows where it comes up.
Vigorous Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class (30 min)
Power Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class
30 Minute Power Yoga Class
35 Min Complete Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class
Yoga for Strength & Tone Class
30 Minute Power Vinyasa Yoga Class
Morning Boost Yoga Class
A Quick Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class
Quick Core Pick Me Up Yoga Class
Advanced Hold & Flow Yoga Class
35 Min Fun Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class
Happy Hips & Happy Heart Yoga ClassAirplane Pose: common questions
How do you do Airplane Pose?
From Crescent Lunge, step onto your front foot. Lift your back leg off the floor until it is about parallel to the mat. Reach your arms back with your fingers toward your heel. Keep your hips level and draw your shoulders away from your ears.
Is there an easier version of Airplane Pose?
Yes. Keep your back foot down for Airplane Lunge. Lightly touch a wall or chair for balance.
What are the most common Airplane Pose mistakes?
Opening the hip of the lifted leg toward the ceiling. Locking the standing knee.
Where can I practice Airplane Pose in a free class?
79 free Five Parks Yoga classes include Airplane Pose. The most practiced is Vigorous Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class (30 min).
Move within what feels right for your body, and check with your doctor if you have an injury.
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