Trouble balancing on one leg? You're not alone. At least half of my clients have "improved balance" as one of their wellness goals and for good reason. Strength in balance helps you recover from instability quicker (bye sprained ankles) and avoid falls. Plus, you can start hanging out in dancer and eagle all day!
Start Strengthening Your Muscles for Balance
Balancing poses require strength throughout your body, but I'll focus on core and legs in this post. Finding your center of gravity while on one leg requires an engaged core to hold your torso up and active leg muscles to support the bottom half of your body. If you lack strength in one hemisphere, your body will try to make up for it in the other or end up toppling over if neither are strong enough for the position you're trying to achieve.
Watch my video for three poses you can try today for more strength in balance!
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About the Author:
Tiffany Lord, E-RYT & Yoga Therapeutic Specialist
Corporate Wellness Coach
Resilience + Stress Management Expert
As the founder of Love + Asana, I help busy professionals feel more resilient and and increase agency in their wellness. This all-levels, accessible approach to physical and mental health at work allows employees to easily learn and implement healthy habits during their work day…and feel the benefits ripple out into all areas of life
Since 2016, I’ve had the honor of coaching thousands of employees through virtual sessions and workshops focused on relaxation techniques, mindset, and mobility. My wellness articles have been featured in fyi50+, CO Yoga + Life, and I’m the author of three “Get With Gratitude” journals based on my online workshop series for resilience through a grateful mindset.
I completed a 200-hour training through CorePower Yoga and received my 500-hour Therapeutic Specialist certificate through Yoga Medicine to complement my background in massage therapy and Bachelor’s Degree in International Business with Cum Laude honors from the University of Colorado at Denver. As a Continuing Education Provider with the Yoga Alliance, I share my knowledge of functional movement and the mind-body connection with yoga instructors wanting to deepen their teaching toolkit.