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In daily life, our attention and mind are pulled in many directions towards many tasks and routines. Our balance is affected by our distraction and constant motion. | | This yoga pose exercises the body's core, creating balance and control of the. As an intense yoga position, always remember that yoga is a mind-body practice. The mind controls the body's actions and reactions. |
| | | An advanced version of Crow Pose, this position takes upper arm strength and balance. Yoga positions requiring upper body and shoulder strenght also build the core strength and balance. When incorporating into yoga practice, try first by using a prop or wall to assist! |
| | | This yoga position takes upper arm strength and balance. Yoga positions requiring upper body and shoulder strength also build the core strength and balance. When incorporating into yoga practice, begin by using a prop or wall for assistance! |
| | | This yoga pose not only requires strength and joint/muscular flexibility, but also concentration and coordination to calm the mind and still the body. Yoga class is built on many yoga positions that depend on proper lubrication of the joints, balance of the muscles and clarity of mind, which are all developed in the Eagle Balance Position. |
| | | This yoga pose symbolizes the peacock's display of tail and feathers to bring balance to our own body. Consistent practice of this yoga exercise of balance overcomes the fear of falling within us. Upper arm and core strength is relied upon during practice of the Forearm Balance Yoga Pose. |
| | | This yoga pose opens the hips and knees, relieving stress from the lumbar region of the back and spine. While strengthening the legs and core, it has a coiling affect similar to the Catipilar Transitionary Position. Frog yoga pose is balanced by spinal lengthening asanas, or forward bend poses. |
| | | This yoga pose uses the lunar energy or the 'tha' of 'hatha'. Exercise this yoga posture for stress-relief. The two extremes of energy that govern our bodies are the sun and the moon energies - for a balanced yoga class, we must utilize the energizing and cooling poses for equilibrium of body-mind. |
| | | This yoga asana builds the strength of the arms, shoulders, and wrists as this becomes the base, or foundation, of the balance. Your yoga breath is a key to attaining this level of body awareness and consistency. When incorporating into yoga practice, try first by using a prop or wall to assist! |
| | | The therapeutic effect of this yoga posture is that standing on your head in proper alignment strengthens the body's core and calms the mind. Alignment is synonymous with Mountain Pose in this posture. Using Headstand Posture during yoga exercise can alleviate sinus pressure. |
| | | This yoga pose translates as another name of Shiva. King Dancer Yoga Pose is symbolic towards the Five Actions of Universal Energy: Creation, Protection, and Destruction of the World- or Self-Realization Self-Illusion, and Release. As yoga exercise, this position balanced and brings flexibility to the hips, spine, and chest. |
| | | This yoga pose stretches the spine, exercising and strengthening the abdomen and back. It requires deep core strength and lumbar flexibility. The Locust Yoga Pose is one that is learned gradually through a series of yoga classes to get comfortable and stronger. The mind focuses and mind-body connection sharpens with this yoga practice. |
| | | This yoga pose is an elevated Lotus Yoga Pose utilizing balance and strength. Creating awareness of you core strength, this pose builds abdominal and arm strength and muscular endurance and stamina. It also practices the uddiyana banda, or inward contraction of the lower belly, while opening the upper chest for respiration. |
| | | This yoga pose works on perfecting posture and proper alignment. As a yoga exercise, it is a balance to any type of yoga during workout. The arms, core and legs are stretched and strengthened while stimulating the diaphragm and heart. |
| | | This yoga posture is a base for all asana, a yoga exercise in itself focusing on posture and awareness. Practiced consistently, balance and posture improves from Mountain Yoga Pose. The feet become roots to the Earth and the mind are the branches to the Universe: so develops the Mind-Body Connection. |
| | | The Plank Yoga Pose is essentially a yoga exercise of the push-up practiced during the (ashtanga) Sun Salutation. It is symbolic of great leadership, power, and strength. This can be learned in stages, so do not hesitate to add it to your yoga class at home! |
| | | The Shoulderstand Yoga Posture utilizes and alignes the length of the body. This yoga exercise is therapeutic as a stabilizer, as the energy that usually travels from the top of our body downwards is strongly affected by the reversal of gravity. Practice this yoga pose for optimal benefit from your yoga practice. |
| | | In this yoga pose, only the extended leg leaves the structure of Mountain. Your bellybutton should flatten towards your spine and your hips stay level. This yoga pose is not only a practice of balance, but structural awareness as well. |
| | | This balancing yoga posture, once learned, opens the torso for greater respiration and a deeper understanding of the body's dimensions. Tree Balance Pose aids in your personal yoga practice the development of Mountain Posture. |
| | | This yoga posture shares similarities with Cobra Yoga Pose, toning and strengthening the entire length of the body to lift off of the mat. Keep the bellybutton pulled in to reduce lower back strain. Upward Facing Dog Yoga Pose awakens the front meridian of the body. |
| | | This Warrior pose uses balance, core strength, and stamina just to enter into it. Your yoga class will benefit greatly from progression into this statuesque yoga exercise. While strengthening the standing leg, you will build emotional strength and balance with it's practice. |
| Asanas for balance develop our cerebellum, coordination, focus, and concentration, while also bringing greater muscle tone, agility, poise, and body awareness. Increased capacity of concentration and focus leads to a healthy outlook, steadiness, and a balanced mental, emotional, and spiritual state of being.
Practicing balance develops our independence, giving the ability of self-reliance and a challenge to our endurance and flexibility.
Balancing postures connect us with the ground as we root ourselves for the movement. We also connect with the sky through extension and expansion as we pull into the asana, relying on our selves and gravity.
Balancing asanas also conserve energy expenditure.
• TIPS
-- It is helpful to gaze towards a specific point in front of you to maintain balance for extended periods of time.
-- With dedicated practice the body will adapt to new-found balance.
• ADVISORIES
-- When practicing during pregnancy, stand next to a stable object, such as a wall, to prevent falling and/or injury.
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Yoga Standing Poses
