Enhance your ability to balance gracefully and confidently on and off the mat by practicing the techniques, sessions and courses offered in this step.
Yoga props
The props listed below are used in some of the recommended poses, sessions, and courses. They are very effective for helping you build the strength needed to improve your balance.
- Yoga block
- Yoga strap
- Wai Lana Mini Yoga Ball
Slow, consistent breathing combined with simple movements will help you focus your mind and prepare for balancing poses.
Practice Guidelines
Before starting your yoga asana practice, please read the Practice Guidelines for helpful tips.
The dynamic strengthening techniques in this step will help you build core strength, resulting in improved balance during asana practice and in daily life.
Get a yoga block and our Wai Lana Mini Yoga Ball
You'll need the block and ball for the Core Strengthening session.
Building strength and flexibility in your feet and ankles will help you maintain stability in the balancing poses in this step.
Fix your gaze
When standing and balancing, gaze at a non-moving object to help you stay steady. Try Tree Pose while gazing at a spot on a wall in front of you—the closer you are to the wall, the easier it is to balance!
Get a yoga block
You'll need a block for Stand Strong, Stand Tall A and possibly for Garudasana and Stretch & Strengthen Ankles & Feet.
