Day 9 - Balanced Body
“Balance does not mean merely balancing the body. Balance is the foundation for balance in life. ... Balance is the state of the present – the here and now.”
Physical balances help to develop strength and mental focus. Today's session comprise two standing balances and a seated balance. The seated balance, in particular, can be quite strong so please check the poses document and familiarise yourself with the modifications and alternatives.
Caution: See the Poses, Modifications, and Alternative Poses document, if you are new to yoga, are pregnant or have the following conditions:
- Back problems including osteoporosis
- Neck problems
- High blood pressure, vertigo
- Heart conditions
- Shoulder problems
- Abdominal problems
- Balance problems
The session
Transcript (PDF 0.6MB)
Audio file (MP3 8.5MB)
Summary of poses
- Tandem or semi-tandem balance
- Tree
- Boat
- Counter pose: Back massage or seated cat
- Rest pose: Shavasana or seated in chair
Poses, Modifications, and Alternative Poses (PDF 1.5 MB)
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Day 9 - Balanced Body files (ZIP 10.2MB)
