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Yoga Poses to Improve Balance
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Dancer's Pose (Natarajasana)
Technique: Stand on one leg, reach the opposite foot towards the buttocks and extend the same hand backwards to hold the foot. Improves: Ankle stability; back flexibility.
Crow Pose (Bakasana)
Technique: Squat down with hands on the floor, knees on the outer arms, lift the feet off the floor balancing on hands. Improves: Arm strength; core engagement.
Eagle Pose (Garudasana)
Technique: Cross one thigh over the other while bending the knees, wrap the corresponding arm underneath the opposite arm. Improves: Leg strength; focus.
Half Moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana)
Technique: Balance on one foot and hand, while lifting the opposite leg and arm parallel to the floor. Improves: Lateral stability; hip strength.
Warrior III (Virabhadrasana III)
Technique: Lean forward with arms extended, one leg back and parallel to the ground. Improves: Core strength; proprioceptive awareness.
Lord of the Dance Pose (Natarajasana)
Technique: Stand, lift one foot towards the buttocks, reach the same-side hand to grasp the foot, extend the opposite arm and lean forward. Improves: Postural muscles; core stability.
Tree Pose (Vrksasana)
Technique: Stand on one leg while the other foot is placed on the inner thigh, palms in prayer position. Improves: Foot, ankle, and hip stability; concentration.
Chair Pose (Utkatasana)
Technique: Bend the knees and lower the buttocks as if sitting in a chair, arms extended overhead. Improves: Quadriceps strength; ankle stability.
Standing Split (Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana)
Technique: From a forward fold, lift one leg as high as possible towards the ceiling. Improves: Hamstring flexibility; balance.
Extended Hand-To-Big-Toe Pose (Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana)
Technique: Stand on one leg, extend the opposite leg forward holding the big toe. Improves: Concentration; stability through the standing leg.
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