![]() ![]() Find the appropriate ratio of structural alignment-the position of your bones-to muscular strength.Taking some of each approach will allow you to notice which side is tighter and to work yourself toward balance by achieving equal release side to side. This can be measured quantitatively-say, by spending three or five or ten breaths in each pose-or qualitatively, by holding the pose on each side until you get the impression of evenness. For asymmetrical poses, spend equivalent time on each side.Physically this makes balance easier, and metaphorically it teaches you self-reliance. Choose something that’s not moving: the edge of your mat, a speck on the floor or wall, the corner of a window. ![]() Similarly, find a gazing point ( drishti) to help you steady yourself by keeping your eyes still, you encourage stillness in the body. It seems obvious, and at some point your body will insist you breathe, but you will find more control in balance poses by remaining aware of your breath and letting it stabilize you. See also: Protect Your Knees: Learn to Avoid Hyperextension Never hyperextend your knees in Mountain or any pose. Learn Mountain Pose well, and let it inform every other posture you take. Some principles apply in all balance poses: Yoga balance poses also teach a more subtle awareness of your body’s center of gravity in different positions, along with a finer sense of how the body works as a unit to balance. First, there’s the literal work of the balance poses, which will strengthen your lower legs and hone your proprioception so you grow more aware of where your body is in space. I know we have so much life left to live and so much adventure ahead of us.Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! I know how liking the way we look can translate into confidence and energy. This is a place for me to share my love of fashion with you, including style ideas, tips, trends, and inspiration. And we don’t need anyone giving us rules, because we’re all different. We still want to look beautiful and stylish. Take care & safe safe, Dear Readers! Fun & Fashion, Dawn Lucy About the blog : Fashion Should Be Fun is ME talking to YOU, other middle-aged women who are over 40, but not over fashion. Hopefully if I ever model yoga clothes again, I’ll have some moves for you!□ Also on the blog lately: a tie-dye midi outfit, how to look cool while going Le Green, and an idea for styling your baggy sweats. Use code BALANCE30 for 30% off when you shop Perfect Balance! I’m wearing a small top, medium bottoms, and I got the tee in a large for an oversized look. I’m wearing: Monogram Elastic Legging with Patented Landmark Grip Monogram Elastic Tank Top Physics + Engineering + Spirituality 100% Cotton Cut Neck Long Sleeve I highly recommend everything! It’s all beautiful quality and machine washable too. I’ve been practicing at home with YouTube and hopefully I can take a real class at some point in the future. Let’s just say I have a long way to go to be a phot0-ready yogi. ![]() And Perfect Balance has patented landmark grip technology to help you hold your pose in just the right position! How clever! I tried really hard to do some cool yoga poses for these photos, Dolls. Perfect Balance offered to send me some samples and as soon as I saw how cool they were, of course I said yes! (Frankly, you should see some of the hideous yoga clothes I get offered on a regular basis … but that’s another story.) These were COOL! And not only did they look cool, they are also super high quality. I had tried a couple of classes at the gym and all the deep breathing and hanging my head upside down made me dizzy! Ha! But several friends (and my doctor) suggested yoga recently, so I’m giving it another go and surprisingly loving it! Turns out there’s many different types of yoga practice and if you don’t enjoy one, just try another! And of course, now that I’m loving yoga, I need some super cool yoga clothes, because of course I do! And I’m loving these Perfect Balance pieces! Are you a yoga fan, Friends? I have to admit that I wasn’t too excited about yoga for a long time. ![]()
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